Job Title

Underwriting Director - Diligence Advisory

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is seeking a Underwriting Director to join the Diligence Advisory Team within its Valuation & Advisory service line. This team provides institutional clients with high-quality financial analysis and due diligence services to support real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinances, and recapitalizations.
The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in underwriting real estate investments, reviewing key financial and legal documentation, conducting market research, and preparing client-ready deliverables that support strategic decision-making

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Underwriting & Analysis

Develop and maintain detailed cash flow models for income-producing properties using Excel (and Argus Enterprise, if applicable)Evaluate property-level financials, including rent rolls, operating statements, and budgetsConduct lease abstracting and interpret key legal terms that impact financial performanceAnalyze loan documents, tenant reimbursement reconciliations, and other due diligence materialsPerform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess investment risk and upside

Due Diligence Support

Participate in transaction-level due diligence, including thorough review of third-party reports, lease abstraction, and document inventory managementTrack and organize key documents during the transaction process to ensure seamless transfer of information between stakeholders

Market & Property Research

Research market trends, comparable sales, lease comps, and economic drivers to support underwriting assumptionsPrepare clear and concise summaries and visuals for use in client reports and presentations

Client Interaction & Team Collaboration

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, brokers, appraisers, and legal teamsContribute to the preparation of high-quality deliverables with a focus on accuracy and claritySupport the development and maintenance of internal databases and tools

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong foundation in financial modeling and analysisPrior exposure to agency underwriting, valuation, or due diligence within real estate investment, appraisal, or advisory rolesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus Enterprise strongly preferredStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong acumen for critical thinkingFamiliarity with key real estate concepts, financial metrics (e.g., IRR, DCF, NPV), lease structures, and amortization tables

About Cushman & Wakefield:
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. We offer a range of integrated services including valuation, consulting, asset services, capital markets, and more.

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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