Financial Analyst - Commercial Real Estate
About The Position
Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This is a fully onsite position based out of our Seattle, WA or Portland, OR offices. About the role: Ready to operate at a higher level? We are hiring a Financial Analyst to join our Capital Markets team. As a Financial Analyst you’ll be at the heart of our support operations by providing expert financial analysis, draft Offering Memorandums, and provide other analytical work to support transaction management and brokerage services. This role will support the US West Coast region. Armed with exceptional analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for details, you’re a problem solver who’s always looking for ways to improve internal processes to achieve better results. In this role, you will: You will underwrite income-producing assets using ARGUS and Excel. Partner with multiple brokers, deal teams and producers across the different asset classes including: Commercial, Office, Industrial, Multi-family, Retail, and Tenant rep/Leasing. Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, leases and loan agreements, as well as current market conditions in order to determine financial underwriting assumptions. You will design and build sophisticated financial models for properties with existing and speculative cash flow in addition to ground-up development and redevelopment opportunities. You are passionate about providing exception service to you clients and you are able to do this through providing analytical tools and cost-effective analysis that can influence lease/ purchase decisions. You have excellent communication skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment. You are also comfortable providing support in client presentations, responses to RFP’s and new business pitches. You excel in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to deliver results to the highest accuracy in terms of financial analysis.
Requirements
- 3-5 years in commercial real estate underwriting and modelling experience
- Knowledge in ARGUS
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling fluency is critical)
- High accountability, strong judgment
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related area
- Ability to manage multiple live deals without losing detail
Responsibilities
- Underwrite income-producing assets using ARGUS and Excel.
- Partner with multiple brokers, deal teams and producers across the different asset classes including: Commercial, Office, Industrial, Multi-family, Retail, and Tenant rep/Leasing.
- Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, leases and loan agreements, as well as current market conditions in order to determine financial underwriting assumptions.
- Design and build sophisticated financial models for properties with existing and speculative cash flow in addition to ground-up development and redevelopment opportunities.
- Provide analytical tools and cost-effective analysis that can influence lease/ purchase decisions.
- Provide support in client presentations, responses to RFP’s and new business pitches.
- Deliver results to the highest accuracy in terms of financial analysis.
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
- Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
- Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15- days vacation annually.
- Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
- Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
- Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
- Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.
- This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
