Vice President, Real Estate Advisory Group

Kroll • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kroll’s Real Estate Advisory Group provides real estate valuation and consulting services for acquisitions, dispositions, financial reporting, tax, financing, insurance, and strategic planning. The group’s services help property owners and investors maximize property values. The Vice President executes valuation and appraisal assignments for corporate clients, REITs, pension funds, lenders, and other organizations, while managing the work of Senior Associates and Analysts. The role includes defining scopes of work, preparing and reviewing deliverables, signing appraisal and valuation reports, and providing staff feedback and performance reviews. The Vice President also communicates with clients, develops client relationships, gathers engagement data, and helps present analyses and results. Kroll describes its environment as collaborative and empowering, with opportunities for career progression, training, and relocation assistance when applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Business Administration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management with a concentration in Finance or Real Estate; or an MS in Finance, MS in Real Estate, or MBA from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate valuation or consulting.
• Certified General real estate appraiser license.
• MAI designation in progress or active.
• Expertise in discounted cash flow, including Argus and MS Excel, Sales Comparison Approach, Cost Approach, and Highest & Best Use.
• Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to master new tasks quickly.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results.
• Experience working with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or large national firm manager-level or above experience in real estate valuation and consulting.
• Other real estate valuation designations.

Responsibilities

• Execute valuation and appraisal assignments for purposes including financial reporting, purchase accounting, annual reporting, and lending.
• Manage the daily activities of real estate staff, including Senior Associates and Analysts.
• Analyze and determine the scope of work for assignments.
• Prepare and review deliverables and sign appraisal and valuation reports.
• Provide staff with periodic feedback and performance reviews.
• Communicate with clients and foster new and existing client relationships.
• Gather engagement data through direct client interaction, including personal and telephone interviews with brokers and property managers.
• Review industry surveys and benchmarks, as well as economic and demographic trends.
• Assist with preparing and presenting analysis results clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Performance-based incentives and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plans with company matching.
• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• World-class training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior