[Hiring] FIRREA Compliant Evaluations Analyst @Nova Group, GBC

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Evaluations Analyst to support our valuation and advisory platform by preparing independent, FIRREA-compliant evaluations of commercial real estate collateral. The ideal candidate understands regulatory requirements, property-level risk analysis, and market fundamentals across multiple property types.

• Prepare FIRREA-compliant commercial real estate evaluations for lending, credit, and portfolio management purposes.
• Analyze income-producing and owner-occupied commercial properties including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and special-purpose assets.
• Perform market research and analysis, including rent comps, sales comps, cap rates, absorption trends, and market conditions.
• Apply appropriate valuation methodologies (income, sales comparison, cost approaches) consistent with regulatory guidance.
• Maintain adherence to Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines, internal policies, and quality control standards.
• Clearly document assumptions, conclusions, and risk considerations in written reports.
• Meet established turnaround times while maintaining high-quality analytical standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in commercial real estate performing appraiser or non-appraiser evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and valuation analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to concisely explain valuation concepts.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with CRE data sources (e.g., CoStar) preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Prior experience within a financial institution, appraisal management company, or valuation advisory firm (preferred).

Benefits

• Nova Group’s good-faith estimate of the salary for this position at the time of posting is 45,000 – 90,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s experience, skills, education, location, production and other job-related variables.