• Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

    Cushman & Wakefield (Phoenix, AZ)


    Job Title

     

    Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

    Job Description Summary

    The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Advisory Group (‘IAG”). The primary role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation and auditing, lease abstractions, due diligence collection and review, market data collection, and translating analysis findings into high-level summaries with oversight from senior members of the team.

     

    The role reports into the Financial Analysis Hub, an Advisory shared services platform supporting Capital Markets brokerage within the Americas region. The Financial Analysis Hub specializes in valuation modeling and advanced commercial real estate analytics, providing best-in-class financial analysis support across various product types for the benefit of our clients and key stakeholders.

     

    The ideal candidate will be based in Phoenix, Arizona and will be available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type and markets they service and to meet project deadlines.

    Job Description

    Essential Duties

    + Support the execution of financialanalysis and valuation modeling requests

    + Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (historical and current)

    + Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of data inputs and validity of cash flow and pricing assumptions

    + Review leases to abstract key economic and non-economic data points, identifyingany lease term gaps or areas of issue/concern

    + Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions; synthesize research findings in a clear, concise manner

    + Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies

    + Identify and communicate any missing information or unclear requests to ensure accurate analyses; coordinate collection of additional information as required

    + Review analysisdeliverables with senior team members and lead broker, addressing clarifying questions and makingaccurate revisions in a timely manner

    + Participatein knowledge share and content management by documenting processes and training materials and disseminating tools, templates, and best practices

    + Performs other related duties as required or requested.

    Other Requirements & Administrative Duties

    + Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred

    + Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered

    + 0-2years offinancial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or industrial experience

    + Experience with Argus Enterprise (certification not required) and Excel discounted cash flow modelsa plus

    + Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding stakeholder expectations

    + Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel

    + Experience with CoStar and other similar market research tools a plus

    + Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

    + Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables a plus

    + Good time management and organization skills

    + Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

    + Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and share knowledge to help others succeed

     

    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 **[email protected]** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

     

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