Job Title
R321183 Senior Analyst – National Capital Markets, Logistics & Industrial
Job Description Summary
At Cushman & Wakefield, we create meaningful places where people, businesses and communities thrive through innovative property and asset solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to join our high-performing National Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets team in Sydney or Melbourne. This is a rare opportunity to work on major industrial transactions within one of Australia’s fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors. You will contribute to high-profile sale campaigns, investment analysis, capital-raising initiatives and complex transaction processes while working alongside market-leading professionals across brokerage, research, valuations and marketing. As a Senior Analyst, you will provide financial modelling, commercial insights and analytical rigour that underpin successful investment and transaction outcomes.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex financial modelling and investment analysis, including acquisition underwriting, valuations, cash-flow forecasting and scenario analysis across industrial real estate opportunities
Develop and maintain real estate fund models, analyzing asset and portfolio performance to support investment decision-making
Prepare recapitalization and capital structure models, evaluating debt and equity strategies to optimize investment outcomes
Support capital raising initiatives through financial analysis, investor presentations, due diligence and engagement with institutional and private capital sources
Analyze and model GP/LP structures, joint venture arrangements and equity partnership investments, including waterfall and return distribution scenarios Prepare high-quality investor and marketing materials, including information memorandums, pitch decks and campaign collateral
Analyze market trends, comparable sales evidence and asset performance data
Support transaction execution, due diligence processes and data room management
Maintain accurate transaction, property and investor databases
Deliver market insights and strategic analysis to support client engagement
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the seamless delivery of campaigns and transactions
About You
Degree qualified in Property, Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a related discipline
At least five years’ relevant experience within commercial real estate, investment banking, Big Four advisory, institutional investment, private equity, funds management or a comparable environment Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability, ideally across commercial property assets, funds or investment structures
Demonstrated experience in acquisition underwriting, valuation, cash-flow forecasting and scenario analysis
Experience developing real estate fund models and analyzing asset and portfolio performance
Exposure to recapitalizations, capital raising, debt and equity structures, or transaction advisory
Understanding of GP/LP structures, joint ventures, equity partnerships, waterfall modelling and return distributions
Experience using Forbury or a similar property cash-flow modelling platform would be highly regarded
Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare polished investor and client materials
Exposure to industrial property, capital markets or valuations would be advantageous
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
Work on high-profile industrial capital markets transactions
Gain exposure to institutional investors, private capital, funds and major developers
Contribute to complex investment analysis, capital raising and transaction structures
Join a globally recognized real estate advisory firm
Be part of a collaborative, high-performing and supportive team
Access strong career development and progression opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
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