- The Senior Analyst represents the midlevel position, in terms of experience and knowledge, within the Financial Analysis function
- Works independently to prepare more complex and sophisticated discounted cash flow analysis for a broad range of real estate products and transactions including lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, relocations, and build-to suits, land residual analyses, and development studies
- This does not include certain highly complex, larger transactions which are the responsibility of the IBTC (Investment Banking/Transaction Consulting) Group
Job Description
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areas
3-5 years of financial analysis experience in real estate finance area
High competence level in utilizing and designing Excel spreadsheets / models, ARGUS, ProCalc, and other specialized financial software; Displays competences with application of Excel macros, sophisticated charts, graphs, and tables
Strong knowledge and demonstrated competence in working with computers, analytical and word processing software including (Microsoft Office Suite, ARGUS, and ProCalc) as well as superior knowledge and skill using Excel, PowerPoint and Internet applications (Navigator or Internet Explorer)
Possess excellent problem solving skills
Real Estate Capital Markets knowledge to include basic familiarity with the terms and concepts employed in the CMBS, REIT and real estate equity securities markets
A working knowledge of GAAP for lease analyses and other types of real estate transactions
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares complex and sophisticated valuation and cash flow analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leaseback’s, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives
Makes recommendations to brokers, their clients, and other service line professionals
Provides knowledge and analytical skills covering a broad range of real estate products and transactions structures including lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs buy, sale-leaseback’s, cancellations/buyouts, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, relocations, and build-to-suits
Reads, abstracts and analyzes complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment
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
Participates with C&W brokers, or other C&W professionals, in client meetings to present and discuss analyses as needed May discuss analysis summaries and findings with clients
Assists in the quality control effort to insure that all client presentation materials are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product
May assist and participate in strategy sessions in preparation for conferences with clients
Participation in all Financial Analysis calls and meetings
Compliance with all project and time tracking reporting requirements for Financial Analysis OTT
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
