Commercial Analyst

Sentinel Real Estate•New York, NY

About The Position

The Commercial Analyst performs financial, market, leasing, and operational analysis to support portfolio and asset management. The role prepares reporting and analysis for client quarterly reports, year-end reviews, tactical plans, annual business plans, and hold/sell evaluations. Analysis includes cash-on-cash yields based on fair market value and invested capital, NOI yields, cumulative invested capital, and financial performance in leasing, construction, and property or portfolio operations. The analyst tracks local market conditions, leasing activity, and capital project progress across an assigned portfolio. The role also develops client presentation materials, supports asset management plans and leasing strategies, and provides operational analytical support, including lease abstracting and auditing, CAM charges, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis and assist with reporting for client quarterly reports, year-end reviews, tactical plans, annual business plans, and hold/sell analyses.
Analyze cash-on-cash yields based on fair market value and invested capital, NOI yields, and cumulative invested capital.
Perform financial analysis for leasing, construction, and operations at the property or portfolio level.
Track and report quarterly on local market conditions relevant to portfolio assets.
Prepare monthly reports on leasing activity throughout the assigned portfolio.
Track capital project progress, including budget comparisons, schedules, expenditure summaries, and client presentation materials.
Create presentation materials and agendas for client-specific monthly and quarterly portfolio meetings.
Work with portfolio managers and asset managers on asset management plans, including operating budgets, leasing and marketing plans, capital budgets, and quarterly reports.
Perform market analysis and assist portfolio managers and asset managers in developing property leasing strategies.
Work with leasing teams to monitor active prospects, lease expirations, renewal opportunities, and market competition.
Participate in leasing and operations meetings.
Review lease proposals with third-party leasing agents under the guidance of asset managers.
Coordinate with legal teams on lease drafting, service agreements, and other property-related legal documents.
Prepare net effective rent calculations and assess their impact on budgets and valuations.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to support portfolio management.
Provide operational analytical support for property and portfolio operations, including lease abstracting and auditing, CAM charges, and reconciliations.