Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations; MAI

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified commercial real estate appraiser who is MAI designated by the Appraisal Institute key position in our NYC office.

Primary responsibilities will be the hiring (as needed), development, and oversight of commercial real estate appraisal staff with the appropriate technical skills to serve local and regional markets in support of J.S. Held referrals along with the generation of new client business for the firm. Personal responsibilities will also include commercial real property research, analysis, and the preparation of valuation and other expert, advisory reports to be utilized for general commercial real estate valuation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, litigation support through focused consulting, and to assist with forensic accounting as it may relate to all types of real property damages.

Engagements can involve up to 70% litigation ranging from family law, shareholder disputes, insurance‑related damages claims, and other unique and specialty engagements. We most often interact within a team environment with other J.S. Held specialists across the U.S. where the discussion, targeting, and coordination of tasks, our professional responses / reports, and shared deadlines are common. Additional activities will include managing document requests / production, building / maintaining valuation models and reports, conducting site visits, and providing professional client interactions.

Collaboration with other financial forensic engagements will be required as necessary across the United States.

• College Undergraduate degree;
• Have earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute;
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Ability to analyze large sets of data and simplify / translate into a condensed and / or visual format for presentation to the J.S. Held team and / or clients.
• Comfortable with finance and related issues such as the analysis of Operating Statements and Rent Rolls as may be applicable for the appraisal of income properties;
• Solid oral and written communications skills (including ability to develop narrative valuation / expert reports and other client communication materials);
• Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in order to meet fluctuating deadlines and pressure situations with incomplete information;
• Strong attention to detail along with the maintenance of supporting documentation as per J.S. Held requirements;
• Ability to research industry, economic, and benchmark data, and to apply such data to subject analysis;
• Maintain the quality of the J.S. Held brand in all oral and written communications.

• Familiarity with common real estate valuation data resources.
• This position may contribute to articles in professional journals, if desired.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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