Analyst, Real Estate Asset Management

Cushman & Wakefield•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$80,750 - $95,000

About The Position

The Analyst, Real Estate Asset Management supports a team of asset management professionals overseeing real estate assets across the United States and Canada for multiple third-party clients. The role analyzes lease proposals and property and portfolio cash flows, assists with leasing and tenant reviews, participates in lease negotiations, and collaborates on business plans and ownership reporting. It also supports client presentations, financial and leasing data upkeep, acquisition due diligence, client proposals, and implementation of asset management technology tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics.
At least 2 years of real estate experience, with a proven track record of involvement in successful real estate transactions across multiple property types.
Current knowledge of real estate and development industry trends and an interest in understanding specific market characteristics.
Experience in commercial real estate analysis or asset management, with emphasis in some or all major asset sectors: office, industrial, retail, and multifamily.
Proficiency in major real estate software products, including Yardi, Argus, VTS, RCA, and CoStar, and presentation software including PowerPoint and InDesign.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, particularly report writing and presentation development.
Ability to manage conflicts and create positive outcomes.
Resourcefulness.
Advanced business acumen.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in Real Estate.

Responsibilities

Analyze new and renewal lease proposals using NPV concepts and discounted cash flow models.
Prepare property-level and portfolio-level cash flow projections to evaluate the effects of market changes, proposed capital improvements, and other factors on value, cash flow, and performance.
Assist with leasing and tenant reviews, including reviewing credit agency reports, conducting reference checks, and assessing financial and operating history.
Participate in lease negotiations with the asset manager and develop familiarity with major lease terms to recommend negotiating strategies.
Collaborate with the asset manager to develop annual and multi-year business plans that meet ownership’s short- and long-term goals.
Assist in producing monthly and quarterly reports to ownership on major property operations.
Assist in producing collateral materials for client, internal management, and asset management presentations and marketing.
Work with property and leasing teams to ensure client financial and leasing data is updated accurately and promptly in relevant systems.
Drive the development of due diligence reports for potential acquisitions for existing clients.
Assist in responding to new client RFPs and developing content for new client presentations.
Support implementation of new Asset Management technology tools, including scoping requirements, attending product demonstrations, and testing key features before rollout.