Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Job Title

Financial Analyst Capital Markets

Job Description Summary

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (CMFA) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefields Equity Debt & Structured Finance brokerage services across multiple product types (i.e. multifamily office retail industrial hospitality etc...) and multiple markets across the country with a primary focus on supporting a top-fee earning team in the Washington D.C. market.
Financial Analysts will support all phases of the financing process including preparing detailed financial analyses and valuations assisting in preparing proposals for new business opportunities creating marketing materials for new assignments and summarizing and distributing feedback of the teams marketing efforts to clients and lenders. Analysts will also identify opportunities to automate existing workflows and lead the implementation of AI-driven and data-enabled solutions to improve efficiency scalability and sourcing effectiveness.
This role will be based in Washington D.C. and the candidate must be available to work on-site in the Cushman & Wakefield office located at 2101 L Street NW. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours to meet project deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to grow in the commercial real estate industry have a strong background in financial analysis excellent writing skills be self-motivated with excellent time management skills to prioritize deadlines and have a strong work ethic.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Prepare debt and/or equity offering memorandathat conveysall particulars of a transaction (financial projections market and locationnuancesand tenant analysis etc.) in a professional written format presented to clients and lenders.

• Manage the graphic design process of debt and equity memoranda in conjunction with a graphic designer includingcreating tables graphs and charts and writingtechnical summariesof all particulars of a transaction.

• Prepare debtsizingstodeterminepossible financingoptionsavailable to clients

• Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures

• Assistin collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions including makingnecessary inquiries to clients to ensure thatrequiredinformation is providedin atimelymanner

• Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflecthistorical cash flow performanceof properties as well as current and projected future market conditions

• Research analyze and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions

• Understand and review real estate documents (leases operating statements rent rolls loan documents appraisals etc.) todetermineif any issuesorinconsistencies exist

• Generate weeklywrittenreports and updates to senior brokers oneach transactions marketingprogram status.

• Collect lenderandinvestor bids andsummarize them in detailedquotematrices.

• Prepare and manage lists of potential lenders investors and contactsfor use in marketing efforts.

• Contact and respond to lender requestsandquestions.

• Build and execute data-driven sourcing strategies toidentifynew business opportunitiesutilizingAI tools data platforms and automation workflowsincluding Copilot ChatGPT and Claude

• Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements & Administrative Duties

• Bachelors Degree (Business FinanceAccountingReal Estate etc.) preferred

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

• 0to3years ofcommercialreal estate financial analysis and/or financeexperiencepreferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting appraisal investing lending or brokerage Capital Markets experience a plus.

• ExperienceutilizingAI tools and resources

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability tobuildanalyze and summarizecomplex financial models in Excel and Argus

• Strong written communication skills developing high-level analysis summaries

• Passion for client delivery with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work meeting deadlines andstrong personal initiative to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to function in a team-oriented setting whilebeing resourceful andworking independently with limited day-to-day supervision

• Strong time management organization and interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume fast past transaction-oriented environment

• Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of role

• Growth oriented mindset desire to learn andsharesknowledge to help others succeed

• Ability tomaintainattention to detail while working under tight deadlines

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel and workextendedhours including some weekends as needed

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 68000.00 - $80000.00

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.

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