Analyst, Data

Cantor Fitzgerald • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Analyst, Data supports commercial real estate transactions by preparing pitch materials and offering memoranda through research, financial modeling, and transaction narrative writing. The role performs complex property-level cash flow and debt/equity modeling, using market information, appraisals, and comparable data to underwrite a range of transactions. It also reviews transaction-related documents to identify relevant information, participates in industry networking and pipeline discussions, and maintains transaction execution data to help identify new business opportunities.

The position requires 0–2 years of hospitality real estate experience in an analytically rigorous environment. A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—is specified. Candidates from a hotel or hospitality program are a plus. The expected base salary is stated as ranging from $1,40,000 to $1,50,000 annually; actual salary is determined individually based on factors including skills, experience, education, and applicable credentials. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of hospitality real estate experience in an analytically rigorous environment, in areas such as capital markets, acquisitions, development, or asset management.
• Hospitality finance background, including specific experience with hotel P&Ls and STR reports, and a good understanding of appraisal and valuation principles.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong time-management skills to prioritize tight deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate demands, and complete tasks with minimal direction and oversight.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to interface with clients and their senior executives.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a team member.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate investment banking or commercial real estate lending/investing experience.
• Candidates from a hotel or hospitality program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitch materials and offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions, including research, financial modeling, and writing transaction narratives.
• Build complex financial models of property-level cash flows and debt/equity structures using market information, appraisals, and comparable data to underwrite transactions.
• Review financial statements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, appraisals, and other relevant documents to identify pertinent information.
• Network within the industry through meetings, events, and participation in real estate trade organizations.
• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions, and new client leads.
• Track and maintain a database of transaction executions and help identify new business opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• May be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives, including deferred cash or equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level