Financial Analyst

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. ***This is an Onsite working arrangement at our Oakland, CA office.*** About the role: Colliers is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide dedicated financial and analytical support to our Institutional Industrial Advisors team. The Financial Analyst will participate in every stage of a transaction, including financial underwriting, market research, preparation of offering memoranda and pitches, marketing, due diligence, and closing. This position provides financial analysis and research to support a high-volume capital markets team. The Analyst will work closely with brokers, marketing professionals, and project administrators to develop accurate underwriting, assess investment opportunities, support business development, and communicate findings clearly to the team and clients. In this role, you will: Develop financial models using Microsoft Excel and ARGUS Enterprise to evaluate property cash flow, lease rollover, mark-to-market potential, capital requirements, financing scenarios, and investment returns. Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, rent rolls, leases, and current market conditions to establish and support financial underwriting assumptions. Review and abstract leases, loan agreements, and other real estate documents to identify key terms, obligations, and risks; flag inconsistencies, missing information, and material financial issues, and recommend appropriate underwriting adjustments. Research industrial leasing and investment sales comparables, tenant activity, vacancy, absorption, and new supply to support valuations and client recommendations. Evaluate property characteristics that influence tenant demand and value, including clear height, loading, truck courts, power, yard space, and access to transportation infrastructure. Analyze existing debt terms and potential prepayment costs, including yield maintenance and defeasance, to support financing and sale scenarios. Prepare financial exhibits, valuation summaries, and supporting analysis for offering memoranda, broker opinions of value, pitch materials, and client presentations. Explain underwriting assumptions, financial metrics, and sensitivity analyses to brokers and clients, with the ability to support conclusions and respond to questions. Communicate with property managers, asset managers, owners, and other transaction participants to obtain information and clarify property-specific issues. Support due diligence and transaction execution by organizing financial documents, responding to underwriting inquiries, and updating analyses as new information becomes available; maintain accurate property, market, and transaction data and stay current on industrial and capital markets trends. Assist senior brokers in managing the buyer process, including property tours, buyer inquiries, offer tracking, and evaluation of pricing, offers, and buyer feedback. Support business development efforts by preparing pitch materials and maintaining investor and prospect data used for marketing and client presentations. What you bring: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-3 years of experience in commercial real estate underwriting, financial analysis, or a related field; industrial experience preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience using ARGUS Enterprise to underwrite income-producing commercial real estate preferred but not required. Understanding of commercial real estate valuation, lease structures, property operating statements, debt terms, and investment return metrics. Sharp analytical and research skills, with a commitment to accurate data, consistent assumptions, and thorough quality control. Ability to translate detailed financial analysis into clear written summaries and oral presentations for audiences with varying levels of financial knowledge. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with brokers, marketing professionals, project administrators, and other transaction participants. Area/Location Specific: Oakland, CA (Onsite) Approximate Range for this Role: $73,913 to $95,000 Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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#LI-Onsite Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colliers