Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst ("CMFA") will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield's 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 Los Angeles 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 team's 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 Los Angeles, California, and the candidate must be available to work on-site in the Cushman & Wakefield office located at 10250 Constellation Blvd. 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.

Essential Duties

• Prepare debt and/or equity offering memoranda that conveys all particulars of a transaction (financial projections, market and location nuances and 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, including creating tables, graphs and charts, and writing technical summaries of all particulars of a transaction.
• Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options available to clients
• Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
• Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions, including making necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided in a timely manner
• Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect historical cash flow performance of 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.) to determine if any issues or inconsistencies exist
• Generate weekly written reports and updates to senior brokers on each transaction's marketing program status.
• Collect lender and investor bids and summarize them in detailed quote matrices.
• Prepare and manage lists of potential lenders, investors, and contacts for use in marketing efforts.
• Contact and respond to lender requests and questions.
• Build and execute data-driven sourcing strategies to identify new business opportunities utilizing AI tools, data platforms and automation workflows including Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude
• Other duties as assigned

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 to 2 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and/or finance experience preferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting, appraisal, investing, lending, or brokerage, Capital Markets experience a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI tools and resources
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build, analyze, and summarize complex 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, and strong personal initiative to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to function in a team-oriented setting while being resourceful and working 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 and shares knowledge to help others succeed
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferred

Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours, including some weekends as needed