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 financial analysis 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, identifying any 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 analysis deliverables with senior team members and lead broker, addressing clarifying questions and making accurate revisions in a timely manner 

Participate in 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 

0-2 years of financial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or industrial experience 

Experience with Argus Enterprise (certification not required) and Excel discounted cash flow models a 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.

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