Senior Financial Analyst
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 an onsite role based out of our Rosemont, IL office. About You: You are a highly skilled financial professional who thrives on being involved in every stage of a deal—from initial analysis through final execution. You excel at delivering expert financial modeling and analytical insights that support a high‑volume, industry‑leading team. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you enjoy working closely with brokers, marketing, and project administrators to drive strong outcomes and maintain a seamless workflow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related area required.
- 5+ years’ experience in underwriting commercial real estate assets
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ARGUS and Costar required
- Exceptional analytical and research skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience preparing and delivering oral presentations.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all.
- Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Fundamental understanding of physical condition and operations of commercial real estate buildings
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Responsibilities
- Build advanced financial models to evaluate lease, acquisition, and occupancy strategies from both landlord and tenant perspectives
- Underwrite income-producing assets using ARGUS and Excel, including 10-year cash flow projections and key metrics (IRR, NPV, cap rates, NER)
- Analyze lease proposals and buy vs. lease scenarios, outlining financial impacts, assumptions, and deal comparisons
- Manage lease negotiations by tracking deal terms and supporting landlord–tenant discussions
- Perform cash flow, termination, and sensitivity analyses to assess financial outcomes under varying scenarios
- Review and abstract real estate documents (leases, contracts, loan agreements) and maintain accurate rent rolls
- Analyze operating statements, budgets, and market conditions to support underwriting assumptions and valuations
- Evaluate mortgage structures and property-level risks while identifying value-add opportunities
- Conduct property valuations and support transactions with detailed financial modeling and data analysis
- Collaborate with brokers, asset managers, and clients to resolve underwriting issues and support deal execution
- Present financial insights and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating complex analyses
- Stay current on market trends, leasing structures, and industry developments
Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401k plan with employer match
- 10 days of sick leave
- 15 days vacation annually
- 10 paid holidays
- Two personal flex days
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave for birth parents
- Four weeks paid parental leave for non-birth parents (including adoptive/foster parents) after 90 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
