Asset Management - Real Estate Valuations - Vice President at JPMC Candidate Experience page

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Real Estate Valuations, Financial Modeling, Written Communication, Oral Presentation, Quantitative Analysis, Appraisal Approaches, Audit Support, Investment Committee Review, Argus Enterprise, Excel, Abstract Reasoning, Organization, Self-Starter, Alternative Asset Classes, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

We are seeking a Vice President for our Valuations Team within J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Global Alternatives Group. Reporting to the Head of Valuations for Global Alternatives, the new team member will be responsible for the review of private market investment valuations, including equity and debt valuations of investments in JPMAM’s global commercial real estate funds and accounts, with an opportunity to expand into other real asset classes and private capital in the future. The job is designed to promote ongoing contact between the Valuations Team, Head of Valuations, external valuers, seasoned asset managers, analysts/associates, and investment team members. Specific responsibilities include: Understanding the three (3) appraisal approaches to value – income, sales comparable/market, and cost; reviewing appraisals and commenting on the reasonableness of values and assumptions; quickly identifying errors and issues, discussing concerns and issues raised by asset management; and communicating effectively with appraisers to bring resolution to value conclusions in accordance with required reporting timeframes. Audit Support – Responding to auditors’ questions and providing additional information when needed for asset valuations. Platform-wide initiatives – Actively participating in initiatives to benefit the broader platform, such as training activities, process/technology enhancements, etc. Communication with management and across functional areas – Informing the Head of Valuations of difficulties/weaknesses in the valuation process and proposing potential solutions. Investment Committee Presentation Reviews – Attending/reviewing investment committee presentations for new acquisitions and originations and identifying appraisal risk/inconsistencies in the pricing of prospective acquisitions versus current appraisal pricing. Financial Modeling - fluency in Argus Enterprise and Excel, and the ability to model valuations is required. Written/Oral Presentation Skills - the new team member must possess strong written and verbal skills and will be expected to present their findings, decisions, etc. and defend the same to internal and external stakeholders, including portfolio managers, internal/external auditors, service providers, and investors. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills: Strong understanding of and interest in alternative asset classes, including debt funds and direct investments in private companies, Possess well-developed written and quantitative analysis skills, and a level of intellectual curiosity that will cause the individual to challenge their co-workers to share their professional knowledge and experience continuously. Abstract reasoning skills, a high degree of organization, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, Ability to self-start are all attributes that contribute to success in this position, A minimum of seven years of prior experience in institutional real estate or other real asset valuations is required.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will review private market investment valuations and communicate with appraisers to resolve valuation issues. The role also involves participating in platform-wide initiatives and presenting findings to investment committees.