The Savills Strategy Team is seeking to hire a bright and motivated team member who can support transaction modeling, portfolio analytics and strategy development, location selection and evaluation, and other sophisticated analyses as they relate to a client’s real estate requirements. Candidates for this role should have excellent analytic skills and a track record of supporting either internal or external stakeholders. At minimum, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a finance, economics, or accounting oriented concentration. Real estate, economics, mathematics, engineering, and applied science concentrations are also acceptable.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
- Oversee and manage real estate financial analysis for client projects and pursuits.
- Continuously seek ways to improve financial modeling tools and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness to market changes.
- Create sophisticated Excel-based analytical tools including macro-enabled financial models, running ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Read and review real estate documents and prepare abstract reports.
- Lead the preparation of client presentations and pitch materials.
- Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data for input into client deliverables and financial models.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including market research, brokerage, and project management, to deliver integrated real estate solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by providing insightful, data-driven recommendations and demonstrating an understanding of their strategic objectives.
- Assist on portfolio analytics projects and acquisition and disposition strategies for key corporate clients.
- Research and analyze market data including labor, cost, and other market factors to advise clients on site selection, portfolio optimization, and incentive procurement projects.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficiency in advanced financial analysis and modeling, including DCF, NPV, IRR, and cash flow analysis, is essential.
- Strong capabilities in MS Office, particularly Excel (VBA or macros), and familiarity with real estate software (e.g., Argus) are highly desirable.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic who can thrive under minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of real estate financial analysis, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards, as well as practical understanding of the different bases of accounting and how to apply them appropriately.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience growing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Skilled at communicating and making presentations to clients and Savills partners.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or another business-related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar client facing role, preferably within a consulting or other professional services environment
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience is a plus.
Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Savills participates in the E-Verify program.
ABOUT SAVILLS
At Savills, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, we help organizations find the solutions that ensure employee success. Sharply skilled and fiercely dedicated, our integrated teams of consultants and brokers are experts in better real estate. With services in tenant representation, capital markets, project management, workforce/incentives, and workplace strategy/occupant experience, we’ve boosted the potential of workplaces around the corner, and around the world, for 160 years and counting.
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