Hybrid Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

at Cushman & Wakefield

• Job title: Financial Analyst, Capital Markets
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $68,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Financial Analyst supporting Capital Markets group within Cushman & Wakefield. Responsible for financial analysis, client proposals, and market research in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare debt and/or equity offering memoranda that conveys all particulars of a transaction (financial projections, market and location issues and tenant analysis etc.) in a professional written format presented to clients and lenders.
• Manage the graphic design process of debt and equity memoranda in conjunction with a graphic designer, including creating tables, graphs and charts, and writing technical summaries of all particulars of a transaction.
• Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options for each deal
• Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
• Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions, including making necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided in a timely manner
• Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect historical cash flow performance of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
• Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions
• Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues or inconsistencies exist
• Generate weekly written reports and updates to senior brokers on each transaction’s marketing program status.
• Collect lender and investor bids and summarize them in detailed quote matrices.
• Prepare and manage lists of potential lenders, investors, and contacts for use in marketing efforts.
• Contact and respond to lender requests and questions.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
• Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
• 0 to 3 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and/or finance experience preferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting, appraisal, investing, lending, or brokerage, Capital Markets experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build, analyze, and summarize complex financial models in Excel and Argus
• Strong written communication skills developing high-level analysis summaries
• Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and strong personal initiative to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to function in a team-oriented setting while working independently with limited day-to-day supervision
• Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume, fast-paced transaction-oriented environment
• Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of role
• Growth-oriented mindset, desire to learn and shares knowledge to help others succeed
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including some weekends as needed.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work