Director/Senior Director, Ankura Real Estate Advisory

Overview

Ankura Real Estate Advisory’s team possesses deep expertise in addressing client issues using a current valuation methodology, data analytics, technology, and sophisticated analytical methods. Our blend of technical skills, property type and locational expertise, and analytical track record enables us to deliver insightful solutions essential to navigating the valuation process.

Location

Hybrid based role located in Houston, TX or Dallas, TX, with other locations considered based on experience and qualifications. Candidate level could be Director or Senior Director.

Role Overview

This position involves reviewing and preparing valuation reports, modeling cash flows, reviewing third‑party appraisal reports, setting workflow procedures, conducting market research, analyzing economic, financial, and market data, and preparing presentations for the team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather sale and lease comparables to support DCF values and prepare valuation reports.
• Model cash flows (rent rolls, operating expenses, capital expenditures, market leasing assumptions) for quarterly interim valuation updates.
• Review third‑party appraisal reports, provide consolidated review comments, and compare them with recent transactions, other appraisal reports, market conditions, and various market reports.
• Set and manage workflow procedures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct market research through interviews and gather information related to real estate supply, demand, pricing, and investment parameters.
• Analyze economic, financial, and market data.
• Prepare presentations for the team and clients.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree specializing in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of prior valuation experience focused on commercial real estate.
• Experience with financial modelling for commercial property types (Office, Industrial, Retail and/or Multifamily).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and CRE‑related software (ARGUS / RockportVal).
• Strong project‑management skills: setting team/client deliverable goals, managing deadlines, and communicating at‑risk tasks.
• Interest in continuing a relevant advanced degree and/or professional certification (appraisal trainee state‑certified appraiser; multiple states preferred, MAI).
• Ability to travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity

Ankura is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call toll‑free View phone number on click.appcast.io.