Associate (Manager), Transaction Real Estate (Accredited Appraiser or pursuing)
EY
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strategic Advisory Services
- We help clients to achieve their potential from development to disposition of assets and all steps in between, including oversight, governance, highest and best use and portfolio rationalization.
- Valuation Advisory Services
- Our team has been involved with some of the largest and most challenging real estate valuations for the purposes of disposition, purchase price allocation of multi-billion dollar transactions, shareholder disputes, butterfly transactions, litigation and restructuring.
- Transaction Advisory Services
- We provide an integrated service offering that supports the client through every step of the transaction process from strategy development through to transaction execution and closing.
- Valuation Expertise: Conduct comprehensive valuations of various commercial real estate assets and portfolios, supporting diverse engagements including core valuations/appraisals, transactions, litigation and due diligence.
- Market Analysis: Leading the synthesis of real estate market trends and emerging insights, overseeing the collection and analysis of demographic and socio-economic indicators, and ensuring the maintenance of competitive market data to drive valuations, appraisals, competitive and industry analyses, and negotiation strategies.
- Data Compilation and Analysis: Gather and analyze pertinent company and industry data from diverse sources such as transaction databases, industry publications, financial statements, and public disclosures.
- Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain valuation excel models (including direct capitalization and discounted cash flow), as well as financial models for other purposes, such as development projects.
- Market Monitoring: Continuously monitor Canadian real estate market trends and stay abreast of major transactions and industry developments.
- Presentation and Client Deliverables: Take an active role in the preparation of both internal and external presentations to effectively communicate valuation findings and insights.
- Business Development: Support the team in business development and marketing initiatives nationwide to expand client base and enhance market presence, including the preparation of proposals, pitches and other pre-engagement activities.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the real estate industry, with at least 3 years focused on appraisal work.
- Educational Background: Undergraduate degree, preferably in real estate, finance, commerce, or accounting.
- Professional Designation: AACI designation or actively pursuing accreditation.
- Diverse Real Estate Exposure: Experience across various real estate sectors including retail, industrial, office, multi-family, and development land. Familiarity with multiple Canadian markets is advantageous.
- Valuation Proficiency: Proficient in various valuation methods including the income approach, direct comparison, and cost approach.
- Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian commercial real estate fundamentals, key value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Argus, CoStar and Altus databases, strong proficiency in Excel, and advanced financial modeling capabilities.
- Coaching: Experience in coaching junior team members and provide mentorship to foster their professional growth and development.
- Communication Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills to convey complex insights clearly and persuasively.
- Project Management: Strong project management and multitasking abilities to manage diverse valuation projects simultaneously. Ability to systematically handle a heavy workload and consistently meet stringent deadlines.
- Detail oriented: Exhibiting meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of assignments and the relevance of research conducted.
- Deadline driven readiness to periodically work irregular or extended hours, as necessary to fulfill deliverable deadlines.
- Team Player: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, collaborating effectively to achieve common goals.
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you