Financial Analyst, Capital Markets (Industrial)

Cushman & Wakefield • Irvine, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) Hub Analyst will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services across multiple product types, with a concentration in office valuation analyses. The primary role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation and auditing, lease abstractions, due diligence collection and review, market data collection, and translating analysis findings into high-level summaries with oversight from senior members of the team. The ideal candidate will be based in Irvine, California and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type and markets they service and to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
• Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
• 0-2 years of financial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or industrial experience
• Experience with Argus and Excel discounted cash flow models required
• Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding stakeholder expectations
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables a plus
• Good time management and organization skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and share knowledge to help others succeed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CoStar and other similar market research tools a plus
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Broker financial analysis / modeling requests
• Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions
• Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions
• Review leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner
• Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
• Identify and communicate any missing information or unclear requests to ensure accurate analyses; coordinate collection of additional information as required
• Review analyses with senior team members, answer clarifying questions and make accurate revisions
• Participate in knowledge share and content management by documenting processes and training materials and disseminating tools, templates, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees