CRE Valuation Associate: Client Advisory & Market Insights

Chatham Financial Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Financial is seeking an Associate Commercial Real Estate Valuation Advisor to support valuation engagements for institutional CRE loan portfolios. This role blends technical valuation work with growing client advisory responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

You'll work alongside experienced advisors to assess loan structures, apply valuation methodologies, and determine fair value across a range of CRE debt portfolios for institutional investors.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in institutional real estate, valuation advisory, or investment management.
• Exposure to commercial real estate, debt structures, valuation methodologies, or related financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and Excel modeling skills, including discounted cash flow and scenario analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - able to distill complexity into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Perform fair value analyses of commercial real estate loans for top-tier institutional investors.
• Build expertise in commercial real estate debt markets, valuation methodologies, and interest rate dynamics.
• Partner with senior team members on client presentations, valuation review calls, and complex portfolio discussions.
• Communicate valuation conclusions and market observations clearly and thoughtfully to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Chatham's debt management, valuation, and technology teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and the continued evolution of Chatham's valuation capabilities.
• Gain direct exposure to sophisticated institutional portfolios, complex investment structures, and real-world dynamics across the CRE industry.

Skills

Excel modeling

Discounted cash flow

Scenario analysis

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chatham Financial is seeking an Associate Commercial Real Estate Valuation Advisor to support valuation engagements for institutional CRE loan portfolios. This role blends technical valuation work with growing client advisory responsibilities in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

You'll work alongside experienced advisors to assess loan structures, apply valuation methodologies, and determine fair value across a range of CRE debt portfolios for institutional investors.