Job Description Summary
The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) Hub Analyst will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services specializing in multifamily investments. The primary role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation and auditing, due diligence collection and review, market data collection, and translating analysis findings into high-level summaries with oversight from senior members of the Multifamily Advisory Group (“MAG”).
The ideal candidate will be based in Atlanta, and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to work outside normal operating hours to meet project deadlines.
Job Description
- Support the execution of MAG Broker team financial analysis and valuation modeling requests, including scenario analyses, underwriting and evaluating the financial performances and trends of assets.
- Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical).
- Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions.
- Perform extensive research, including but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing financial reports, studying comparable properties, collecting information on the immediate area (demographics) and overall market; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner.
- Compile location information on target markets, such as recent articles, job announcements, new development, etc. and update broker frequently.
- Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies.
- Assist with the drafting and preparing of Offering Memorandums, Broker Opinion of Value, and/or Request for Proposals.
- Communicate professionally to clients in the execution phase of the sales process (including assisting with Marketing Timelines, Scheduling Tours, Weekly Activity Reports, Investor Q&A, etc.).
- Demonstrate continual development of cash flow and Excel-modeling skills and competencies. Deliverables will increase in complexity and scope over time in the role.
- Prepare clear concise summary documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, Broker Opinions of Value, and Marketing Materials in Excel, proposals and/or reports and work closely with the Associates and Graphics team to schedule and meet deadlines.
- Review tenant leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern that will have an impact on the real estate financial analysis, as applicable for mixed-use opportunities.
- Maintain owner database and track loan maturities for Business Development.
- Maintain rent and sales comp database.
- Review analyses with deal team, answer clarifying questions and make accurate revisions.
- Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings to present and discuss their analyses.
- May assist with market research of prospective transactions.
- Participate in broker team calls and meetings, as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required or as 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 Excel modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or multifamily underwriting experience a plus.
- Experience with creating or constructing advanced discounted cash flow and financial analysis models in Excel.
- Client-service oriented mindset with a passion for producing a high-quality work product, meeting deadlines and client expectations.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including producing sophisticated charts, graphs and pivot tables.
- Experience with Salesforce, CoStar, and Axiometrics market research data a plus.
- Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables, or other internal stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication essential.
- Good time management and organization skills.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and multitask on several projects in a timely and thorough manner.
- Growth-oriented mindset, desire to learn more and share knowledge to help others succeed.
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