Analyst

Cantor Fitzgerald • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing pitch materials and offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions. The analyst will be responsible for research, financial modeling, and writing transaction narratives. A key part of the job is complex financial modeling of property-level cash flows and debt/equity structures, using market information, appraisals, and comparable data to underwrite various transactions accurately and efficiently. The analyst will also review and understand relevant documents such as financial statements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, and appraisals to extract key information. Additionally, the role includes networking within the industry, participating in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow and market conditions, tracking transaction executions, and identifying new business opportunities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of hospitality real estate experience (capital markets, acquisitions, development, asset management) in an analytically rigorous environment.
• Self-motivated, team oriented , and strong time management skills to prioritize tight deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to be proactive, anticipate demands and accomplish tasks with minimal direction and oversight.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills; able to interface with clients including their top-level executives.
• Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and marketing data effectively.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Real estate investment banking or commercial real estate lending/investing experience is preferred.
• Hospitality finance background (including specific experience with hotel P&L’s and STR reports) and good understanding of appraisal and valuation principles.
• Candidates from a hotel or hospitality program a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pitch materials and offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions, including research, financial modeling, and writing transaction narratives.
• Responsible for complex financial modeling of property level cash flows and debt/equity structures utilizing market information, appraisals, and comparable data to quickly and accurately underwrite a variety of transactions.
• Review and understand relevant documents (financial statements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, appraisals, etc.) to quickly identify relevant information.
• Network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement in real estate trade organizations.
• Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status, market conditions and review new client leads.
• Track and maintain database of transaction executions and help identify new business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• discretionary bonuses
• other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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