Analyst, Real Estate Asset Management

Cushman & Wakefield•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Supports a team of asset management professionals managing a portfolio of real estate assets across the United States and Canada for multiple third-party clients. The role analyzes lease proposals and property and portfolio performance, contributes to business planning and reporting, supports leasing and acquisition due diligence, and helps develop client materials and implement asset management technology. The position requires at least two years of real estate experience and a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics. An MBA or master’s degree in real estate is preferred.

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 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 with major real estate software products, including Yardi, Argus, VTS, RCA, and CoStar.
Proficiency with presentation software, including PowerPoint and EnDesign.
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 assess the effects of market changes, proposed capital improvements, and other factors on value, cash flow, and performance.
Assist with leasing and tenant reviews, including credit agency reports, reference checks, and 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 aligned with 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, asset management, and marketing presentations.
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 asset management technology tools, including scoping requirements, attending product demonstrations, and testing key features before rollout.