Sr. Associate, Valuations

Revantage•Chicago, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services. With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive. What We Value: Our Culture Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work. At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture. Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer. Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be: Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Why This Role Is Valuable The Sr. Associate - Valuations and Portfolio Reporting will provide valuation and analytical support and performance reporting for Blackstone, Revantage and the portfolio companies’ senior management. This position is based out of Revantage’s offices in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a business-related field
5-7 years of real estate valuation or underwriting experience
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills necessary
Must be a motivated self-starter with strong team leadership and problem-solving skills, the aptitude to think independently, and the motivation to work with a team in a rapidly changing environment
A strong work ethic and desire to thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment
Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Travel required (including to New York City)

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills necessary

Responsibilities

Support Creation and Management of Asset Valuation Models
Support the preparation of monthly and/or quarterly property valuation models and portfolio analytics for various asset classes
Review third-party reports, loan documents, commission appraisals, market studies, and other pertinent real estate documents with the goal of abstracting relevant and actionable data for valuations
Support the monthly and/or quarterly valuation advisor process
Provide analytical and valuation support for property investments, including preparing leasing, operating, capital and financing analyses
Effectively obtain property information from various source systems (MRI, Yardi, etc.) and build data quality mechanisms to ensure integrity of information
Work with portfolio companies to maintain a portfolio of Argus files keeping the data current by proactively sourcing periodic updates for newly executed leases, changes in market leasing assumptions, and adjustments to other income, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
Manage and maintain robust excel based cash flow models populated by Argus models and/or other data sources
Build and maintain effective control processes to monitor and track changes in the assumptions of valuation models
Support Valuation Reviews, Analytics and Performance Reporting Processes
Provide portfolio analytics summaries and property-level performance reporting to Blackstone and portfolio company management teams
Prepare presentations and investment summaries for Blackstone, Revantage, and portfolio company management teams
Gather and report on market intelligence including recent sales data and prevailing market conditions
Provide management reporting for pertinent financial details and support for assumptions contained in valuation models
Support activities related to obtaining external 3rd party asset appraisal values; provide required materials to appraisers and review appraisal outcomes and underlying assumptions
Support the valuation model process with Blackstone stakeholders and revise valuation model based on feedback
Coordinate with and support the Blackstone team in its work with its auditor to respond to questions and provide supporting documentation
Perform other duties as requested