Financial Analyst - Capital Markets

Cushman & Wakefield•Columbia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst will serve as dedicated support to a leading Washington DC-based broker team within Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets Equity Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) group. The team represents owners of all major property types with an emphasis on the Washington DC market, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S., and across the country. The Financial Analyst will support all phases of the financing process, including preparing detailed financial analysis and valuations, assisting in preparing proposals for new business opportunities, creating marketing materials and debt models for new assignments and summarizing and distributing feedback of the broker’s marketing efforts to clients and lenders. This role will be based in Washington DC, and the candidate must be available to work on-site in the Cushman & Wakefield office located at 2101 L Street NW. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours to meet project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have the desire to grow in the commercial real estate industry, have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent writing skills, be self-motivated with superb time management skills to prioritize deadlines, and have a strong work ethic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred , with a master’s degree or MBA a plus .
1 to 2 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and/or finance experience preferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting, appraisal, investing, lending, or brokerage .
Capital Markets experience a plus .
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to build, analyze , and summarize complex financial models in Excel and Argus
Strong written communication skills developing high-level analysis summaries
Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and strong personal initiative to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
Ability to function in a team-oriented setting while working independently with limited day-to-day supervision
Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume, fast past transaction-oriented environment
Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of role
Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn and shares knowledge to help others succeed
Ability to maintain attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferred
Ability and willingness work extended hours, including some weekends as needed .

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA
Capital Markets experience

Responsibilities

Prepare debt and/or equity offering memoranda that conveys all particulars of a transaction in a professional ly written format presented to clients and lender s (financial projections, market and location issues, tenant analysis and persuasively written summaries/highlights).
Manage the graphic design process of debt and equity memoranda in conjunction with a graphic designer, including creating tables, graphs and charts , and writing technical summaries of all particulars of a transaction .
Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options for each deal .
Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions , including making necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided in a timely manner .
Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect histor ical cash flow performance of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions in a way that support s the request for financing o f a given asset.
Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues or inconsistencies exist
Generate weekly written reports and updates to senior brokers on each transaction’s marketing program status .
Collect lender and investor bids and summarize them in detailed quote matrices .
Prepare and manage lists of potential lenders, investors, and contacts for use in marketing efforts .
Contact and r espond to lender requests and questions .
Assist the brokers in closing transactions including following checklists while interacting with lenders and clients to facilitate an efficient closing.
Other duties as assigned