Senior Director, Real Estate Solutions - Valuation

Posted September 09, 2023


Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About the Role

FTI offers a distinctly different level of services from high volume valuation firms. Our clients include leading public and private real estate entities including owners/developers, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and law firms-all seeking effective solutions that are customized to their needs. This is a great opportunity for a real estate valuation professional to develop in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry, as well as specialized expertise in the financial and operational areas.

The Senior Director will work with a valuation advisory services team comprised of professionals possessing outstanding technical and market knowledge, transaction experience and credibility among accounting firms, capital market constituents and corporations worldwide, performing the following services: Litigation and Expert Testimony Services, Real Estate Appraisals, Portfolio Valuations and Periodic Valuations, Valuation for Financial Reporting, Purchase Price Allocations, Market and Feasibility Studies and Highest and Best Use Analyses, Financial Modeling, Appraisal Review and Management Services and Partial Interest Valuations.

What You'll Do
  • The Senior Director in the Real Estate Solutions Group (Valuation Services) will assist in the collection and analysis of data utilized to formulate an opinion of the market value of real estate assets.
  • Oversee the valuation management process on behalf of our institutional clients by determining the completeness, adequacy and relevance of the written narrative, presentations, market data and analysis presented in the report. Determine the appropriateness of the appraisal methods and reasonableness of the analysis and conclusions of the appraiser.
  • Oversee third-party reviews of environmental and property condition assessments. Activities may include: assisting in evaluating risk for environmentally impaired properties and provide remediation support; obtain and certify summary matrices for portfolio assignments; review of cost estimates for deferred maintenance and ongoing reserves; and review of seismic reports.
  • Perform research and analyses associated with operating performance, market analysis and valuation of real estate investment properties, development projects and corporate entities that are directly involved in the ownership, production or financing of real estate.
  • Understand and utilize all company related research database programs.
  • Apply business, economics, finance, accounting and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines (e.g. real estate valuation, financial modeling, review/analysis of financial statements and projections, conducting due diligence, etc.).
  • Understand, synthesize and analyze large amounts of data associated with complex real estate properties/portfolios.
  • Prepare complex cash flow projections to model real estate performance or actual or hypothetical transactions.
  • Prepare relevant analysis, summaries and reports for interested parties including clients and FTI management.

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications
  • 10+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management or related business field
  • Some travel may be required

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Preferred Qualifications
  • Licensed real estate appraiser preferred
  • Coursework in real estate valuation preferred
  • Certifications for Environmental & Property Condition Assessments preferred
  • Excellent project management skills

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Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
  • Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
  • Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements
  • Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
  • Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
  • Employee wellness platform
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Paid time off for volunteering in your community
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
  • Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
  • Professional development and certification programs
  • Free in-office snacks and drinks
  • Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
  • FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,500 employees located in 30 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.