Job Title
Financial Analyst - Capital MarketsThe 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.
Essential Duties
Prepare debt and/or equity offering memorandathat conveys all particulars of a transaction in a professionallywritten format presented to clients and lenders(financial projections, market and location issues, tenantanalysisand persuasively written summaries/highlights)
Manage the graphic design process of debt and equity memoranda in conjunction with a graphic designer, includingcreating tables, graphs and charts, and writingtechnical summariesof all particulars of a transaction
Prepare debtsizingstodeterminepossible financingoptions for each deal
Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
Assistin collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions, including makingnecessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is providedin atimelymanner
Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflecthistorical cash flow performanceof properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactionsin a way thatsupportstherequest for financing of a given asset.
Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) todetermineif any issuesorinconsistencies exist
Generate weeklywrittenreports and updates to senior brokers oneach transaction’s marketingprogram status
Collect lenderandinvestor bids andsummarize them in detailedquotematrices
Prepare and manage lists of potential lenders, investors, and contactsfor use in marketing efforts
Contact and respond to lender requestsandquestions
Assistthe brokers in closing transactions including followingchecklistswhile interacting with lenders and clients tofacilitatean efficient closing.
Other duties as assigned
Other Requirements & Administrative Duties
Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance,Accounting,Real Estate, etc.) preferred, with a master’s degree orMBAa plus
1to2years ofcommercialreal estate financial analysis and/or financeexperiencepreferably 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 tobuild,analyze, and summarizecomplex 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 tomaintainattention to detail while working under tight deadlines
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferred
Ability and willingness workextendedhours, including some weekends as needed
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.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 68,000.00 - $80,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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