Sr. Analyst, Advisory

Altus Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Group in New York is seeking a Real Estate Valuation Senior Analyst for a hybrid position based out of the NY office. You will join a collaborative team focused on appraisal, review, and management across property types, learning client workflow setup and ARGUS ValueInsight.

The role offers exposure to market-leading CRE practices, mentorship from senior staff, and opportunities to earn ARGUS certification while developing valuation skills and professional growth in a global CRE leader.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience of 2-5 years in Commercial Real Estate Valuation, Asset Management, Acquisitions, or Underwriting.
• Strong skills in business writing, research, quantitative and analytical skills to complete an end-to-end appraisal review. You are proficient Excel (x-lookups, pivot tables, DCF models) and familiar with ARGUS Enterprise.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning and certification.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Professional development. You will become Argus Certified and have the chance to grow your knowledge within the Commercial Real Estate field.
• Hands-on exposure. You will be part of an organization that works on an exciting range of real estate property projects across the country, a place that is recognized at the top of our industry.
• Prepare cash flow models. Learn to prepare cash flow models using ARGUS Enterprise. Analysts use factual data provided by clients to learn the preparation of cash flow models.
• Appraisal management. You will learn and apply the administrative tasks that drive the Altus - client process appraisal process and gain insights into the market analysis and valuation of client properties.
• Appraisal: Analysts learn the process and why we are doing what we are doing... determine reasonable valuation assumptions such as market rent and market rent growth.
• Appraisal Review: Learn to review third-party appraisal reports as part of the valuation management process, which includes reviewing the ARGUS Enterprise cash flow model for factual and market assumptions.
• Participate in training. You will complete On-Boarding Training and become ARGUS Certified.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Research skills

Business writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ARGUS Enterprise

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.

Compensation Range

$55,000 - $85,000

Compensation Disclaimer

The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.

Job Summary

Our Valuation, Advisory/Analytics group is looking for a new Real Estate Valuation Senior Analyst to join our team. This is a hybrid model position and will be based out of the New York office. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, gaining experience in the business of appraisal, appraisal review and appraisal management for all property types. This is an exciting opportunity for you to get exposure to different asset types. You will also learn how to set up and manage the client workflow process and work with Argus ValueInsight.

If you are seeking the chance to learn more about the real estate industry from a global leader where you will have the opportunity to gain a wealth of experience and take advantage of the opportunity to build your network, come join us!

Key Responsibilities

• Professional development. You will become Argus Certified and have the chance to grow your knowledge within the Commercial Real Estate field.
• Hands-on exposure. You will be part of an organization that works on an exciting range of real estate property projects across the country, a place that is recognized at the top of our industry. You will gain insights into property valuations and appraisals, fostering relationships with internal team members and clients. You will mentored by senior staff on your team, gaining exposure and insights into a wide range of projects with the chance to work on many different asset types.
• Prepare cash flow models. Learn to prepare cash flow models using ARGUS Enterprise. Analysts use factual data provided by clients (rent rolls, operating statements, tenant sales, and various other financial information) to learn the preparation of cash flow models. Learn to prepare the Sales Comparison and Cost approaches for an appraisal report, which includes researching recent sale transactions and completing a replacement cost estimate using Marshall and Swift data.
• Appraisal management. You will learn and apply the administrative tasks that drive the Altus - client process appraisal process and gain insights into the market analysis and valuation of client properties. You will contribute to Argus ValueInsight, setup, scheduling calls, drafting engagement letters between clients and third-party appraisers.
• Appraisal: Analysts learn the process and why we are doing what we are doing at Altus. Learn to prepare a market analysis for a property, which includes gathering and analyzing data about the market and submarket and determining market rent based on recent leases at comparable properties and at the subject. Analysts learn to apply judgment and gain knowledge on data gathering and learn to determine reasonable valuation assumptions such as market rent and market rent growth. This analysis is one of the key components in a valuation analysis.
• Appraisal Review: Learn to review third-party appraisal reports as part of the valuation management process, which includes reviewing the ARGUS Enterprise cash flow model for factual and market assumptions, reviewing the appraisal reports, and comparing the valuation metrics to the benchmark data. Learn the use of best judgment and knowledge to determine the reasonableness of the valuation and ensure that the appraisal reports comply with USPAP and state regulations.
• Participate in training. You will complete On-Boarding Training (Core Competency Training, Business Practices and Ethics & USPAP & Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures) and become ARGUS Certified. Additionally, you will build awareness of Due Diligence for clients’ acquisitions.

Key Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience of 2-5 years in Commercial Real Estate Valuation, Asset Management, Acquisitions, or Underwriting.
• Strong skills in business writing, research, quantitative and analytical skills to complete an end-to-end appraisal review. You are proficient Excel (x-lookups, pivot tables, DCF models) and familiar with ARGUS Enterprise.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning and certification.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours.

Unlock your Altus Experience!

If you’re looking to advance your career in in an industry that is transitioning for greatness, there’s no better place than Altus Group.

Our high trust, high performance culture prioritizes progressive programs that empower you to deliver your greatest performance while promoting collective success where everyone is recognized and connected.

We offer boundless opportunities in a rapidly growing global business: mentorship from the best and brightest in CRE, access to our Altus Intelligence Academy, and the chance to work with the best data sets, tools and technology in the industry.

What Altus Group Offers

• Rewarding performance: competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Growth and development: we invest in your professional learning. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning content.
• Flexible work model: our Activity-Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Altus Group to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be used to support the initial stages of screening for this role; however, all assessments and final hiring decisions are reviewed and made by an Altus Group hiring professional.

Background Checks

Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, Altus Group may conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, credit history (where relevant), and reference checks. The scope and nature of background checks may vary depending on the role, location, and applicable laws. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with local laws and regulations, and candidates will be informed of any checks required as part of the recruitment process.