Valuation Analyst (Real Estate)

Overview About World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com) At World Business Lenders (WBL), we empower small and medium-sized businesses across the United States by offering flexible short-term commercial loans backed by real estate collateral. Our diverse client base often includes those who find it challenging to secure traditional funding sources. In addition to managing our own loan portfolio, we also provide services for third-party portfolios, excelling in the oversight of non-performing loan collections and real estate owned (REO) assets. As a fully remote U.S.-based company, we pride ourselves on a dedicated 100% remote workforce. Work Arrangement • Contract / Consultant position • Fully remote opportunity • Working hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday • Strong oral and written English communication skills are required • Resumes must be submitted in English About The Job The ideal candidate will demonstrate a professional, customer-service-oriented mindset and a strong team-oriented attitude. The Valuation Analyst must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. This role requires clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Responsibilities • Analyze real estate collateral pledged in connection with loan applications to determine estimated market value using comparable ("comps") data from online sources such as Zillow, Redfin, CoStar, LoopNet, and similar platforms • Conduct research on local U.S. real estate markets, including sales trends, rent trends, vacancy rates, cap rates, and neighborhood characteristics • Apply appropriate valuation methodologies, including sales comparison, income, and cost approaches, when applicable • Maintain organized valuation work files and supporting documentation • Create exhibits, tables, and charts for valuation reports • Perform administrative tasks, including data entry, drafting emails, and updating internal systems and reports • Review third-party appraisal reports for reasonableness and consistency with market data • Communicate findings clearly and professionally to internal stakeholders • Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field • 100% fluency in English, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills • Prior experience in banking, real estate, underwriting, valuation, or real estate appraisal • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Teams experience preferred • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn • Proactive, self-motivated, and strong work ethic • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Benefits • CONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITION • Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) • Salary in USD ($1000/mo - $1500/mo) • Fully remote work - 100% from the comfort of your home