Senior Director - Institutional Valuation

Cushman & Wakefield•Houston, TX

About The Position

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Senior Director for its Institutional Valuation group. The group focuses on valuation and consulting for quarterly and annual fund valuation and fair value financial reporting. The role works alongside senior leadership to prepare appraisal reports and related consulting and financial analytics for institutional properties and clients. Assignments may involve a limited range of real estate asset types or a broader range of products. Domestic travel is expected, and the position requires willingness to obtain necessary state licensing and attend occasional industry functions. The successful candidate will manage multiple assignments, apply consistent methodology across portfolios, and complete work in a timely manner. Responsibilities include collecting data and conducting market research; analyzing complex scenarios and revenue and expense performance; preparing cash flow projections and present value analyses, typically using Argus Enterprise; analyzing comparable sales and detailed costs; and reconciling final values. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, client service, attention to detail, adaptability to systems and AI tools, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related area and a State Certified General License are required. The posting specifies 5 to 10 years of institutional valuation experience and advanced use of MS Office, including Excel, as well as knowledge of Argus Enterprise. MAI designation is preferred. Compensation is listed as $110,000–$150,000, with an opportunity to earn commission under a fee-split model. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related area.
5 to 10 years of institutional valuation experience.
State Certified General License.
Advanced user of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Knowledge of Argus Enterprise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface directly with senior executives, clients, and target companies.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to comprehend and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve advanced and multifaceted problems and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, proactively problem-solve, follow through, and provide timely, reliable, courteous client service.
Willingness to learn new systems and databases and employ AI tools for efficiencies.
Willingness to travel domestically and obtain necessary state licensing.

Nice To Haves

MAI designation.
Expertise in one or more real estate product types, or broadly across multiple types.
Familiarity with AMC platforms such as Altus/AVI and Situs VMS and quarterly attribution.
Real estate portfolio experience.
Commitment to professional development and continual learning.

Responsibilities

Prepare appraisal reports and related consulting and financial analytics alongside senior leadership.
Handle multiple assignments simultaneously and maintain consistent valuation methodology across portfolios.
Complete assignments on time, including data collection and market research.
Analyze complex scenarios and revenue and expense performance.
Prepare cash flow projections and present value analyses, typically using Argus Enterprise.
Analyze comparable sales and detailed costs, and reconcile final values.
Participate in client presentations and conference calls concerning market updates, asset types, quarterly trends, and insights.
Travel domestically, obtain necessary state licensing, and attend occasional industry functions.