At Cushman & Wakefield, we employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior
resources and technologies to provide our clients with innovative advice and bottom line
results.
The talent of our extraordinary people and the culture and business approach we foster, coupled
with the exceptional, creative services we provide and the results we deliver worldwide for
owners, occupiers, and investors are what really distinguishes Cushman & Wakefield from all
other real estate service firms.
Cushman & Wakefield is currently seeking qualified
candidates for the following position:
Financial Analyst – Boston, MA
Job Summary
Performs financial analysis, primarily valuation modeling.
Principal Responsibilities
Analyzes and underwrites commercial real estate transactions for Investment Sales brokers
with an industry-leading Capital Markets Group. Prepares financial models and valuations
for client presentations and comprehensive offering memoranda on a variety of property types
and transaction sizes. Works with leasing brokers, debt/equity team, research staff and
others to compile market data including comparable rental and sales transaction details;
tenant, expense and occupancy analysis; and financing terms in support of underwriting
assumptions. Analyzes documentation including leases, financial statements,
financing/loan agreements, legal documents and partnership agreements for relevant information
impacting the real estate financial analysis. Participates in all phases of the
transaction process from initial valuation through marketing and due
diligence.
Qualifications
A BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Real Estate or a related business area is
required. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of related experience in commercial
real estate as a financial analyst, appraiser or property accountant. Knowledge of real
estate capital markets is a must, including basic familiarity with the terms and concepts
employed in the CMBS, REIT and real estate equity securities markets. A solid
understanding of financial concepts such as discounted cash flow analysis (NPV, IRR, etc.) is
needed along with a familiarity with commercial leases.
Required Skills
Excellent technical, presentation and written and verbal communication skills are needed
including a strong proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel; ARGUS proficiency is
also a must. Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills as well as the
ability to interface effectively with clients are required.
Candidate must be both team-oriented as well as capable of working independently and
organizing work flow to meet changing priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure, high-volume,
very detail-oriented environment.
Interested candidates please send resume to boston.resumes@cushwake.com.
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