Job Title
Financial Analyst
Job Description Summary
Cushman and Wakefield is seeking a Financial Analyst for their market-leading Industrial Capital Markets team. The role will can be based out of the company’s global headquarters located in downtown Chicago or Dallas specializing in the sale, recapitalization and financing of both single and multi-tenant office properties in the Chicago metro area (downtown and suburbs) as well as the broader Midwest. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who can operate in a fast-paced environment and multi-task under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. The Financial Analyst will provide financial and analytical support services, which will include preparing proposals/opinions of value and marketing materials, data input, underwriting property values, analyzing sales trends and preparing financial analysis for presentation to clients as well as the wider investment market. This position requires significant computer and communication skills with a strong emphasis on ARGUS and Excel modeling. Professionalism and attention to detail are essential traits for the ideal candidate.
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities
- Coordinate the preparation of all marketing materials and presentations such as Broker Opinion of Values, Request for Proposals, and Offering Memorandums.
- Responds to client and investor questions and due diligence requests throughout the sales process.
- Prepares clear, concise, and presentation-ready documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, proposals and/or reports.
- Communicates with clients to assemble financial information, market data and property information for underwriting and marketing.
- Regularly updates and audits sale transaction database (sale comparables).
- Conduct market research, working with internal and external sources to gather market data and rent/sales comparables used in underwriting and offering packages.
- Participates in client meetings to present and discuss analyses as needed.
- Extensive financial underwriting (not limited to the following):
- Abstract leases, analyze operating statements and other financial and/or market related documents
- Build pro forma utilizing Argus DCF/AE
- Run various discounted cash flow analyses, along with sensitivity analyses
- Solid understanding of key valuation metrics (cap rate, cash-on-cash, IRR…etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of fundamental real estate principles
- Highly proficient in the following:
- Argus DCF/Enterprise
- Microsoft Excel
- CoStar
- Real Capital Analytics
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: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00
Cushman & 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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