Commercial Valuation Analyst

Overview - World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team. - Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs. About the Role - The Commercial Valuation Analyst determines the market value of US commercial properties, mainly through the sales comparison approach, and reviews external appraisals and BPOs to reach a well-supported value conclusion. Core Responsibilities - Value US commercial properties by collecting, analyzing and interpreting market data, mainly through the sales comparison approach. - Apply and stay current on US appraisal principles, practices, and regulations. - Analyze external appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), understand their rationale, and compare them with internal analysis to conclude on a value. - Interview brokers in the subject property's area to gather market feedback. - Research zoning and determine the highest and best use of each subject property. - Produce valuation reports summarizing the completed analyses and value conclusion. - Maintain accurate, up-to-date appraisal files and documentation. Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree (BS or BSBA) in real estate, finance, economics, statistics, business analytics, marketing, mathematics, law or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. - Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they have applicable experience in the field. Skills and attributes - Sharp analytical mind, able to think critically and weigh conflicting market evidence. - Communicates clearly and confidently, both in written reports and in conversation. - Careful with details and well organized across multiple assignments and deadlines. - Collaborates well with colleagues and works just as effectively on their own. Technical skills - Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). - Experience using commercial real estate data platforms such as CoStar, LoopNet, and DataTree. Experience requirements - Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real estate valuation or appraisal. - Advanced knowledge of the sales comparison approach and working knowledge of the income and cost approaches. - Within the income approach, working knowledge of analyzing rents, operating expenses, net operating income (NOI), capitalization rates and discount rates. - Experience valuing retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and land properties, with the ability to learn and progress to more complex and special-purpose property types. - Ability to critically evaluate comparable selection and appraisal adjustments. - Experience interpreting zoning codes and regulations across different counties. - Experience identifying and determining the highest and best use of properties Work Requirements - Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time. - Must have a stable internet connection and professional remote working setup. - Resume must be submitted in English to be considered. Benefits What We Offer 💰 Compensation in USD. 🏖️ Benefits include paid time off (PTO). 🌍 Work Environment: Fully remote work environment. Ready to Apply? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - submit your CV in English and hit Apply