Job Title
Financial & Real Estate Analyst
Job Description Summary
The Financial & Real Estate Analyst will join Cushman & Wakefield's National Due Diligence Team and be based in downtown Toronto. The candidate will focus on the GTA/GGH markets and gain broad real estate asset class exposure, inclusive of office, retail, industrial, multifamily, land and alternatives. The successful applicant will be part of an efficient, high-performance team spread across the markets of Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary, and offers significant opportunities for national collaboration as well as personal and professional growth.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the generation of all marketing materials including comprehensive offering memorandums.
- Assist with business development activities including creation of advisory and disposition proposals as well as responding to requests for proposals, opinions of value, buyer mandates, etc.
- Creation of proforma financial models using Argus Enterprise or Excel and ability to present the associated cash flow analysis / valuation in proposals / presentations.
- Collection and analysis of market data to support listing activities.
- Due diligence reviews including detailed lease analysis, physical, financial, environmental and title documents.
- Research of the relevant land use planning context to assist with the analysis of development opportunities.
- Liaise with Cushman & Wakefield employees in other service lines (such as marketing, research and analytics) and geographies.
- Liaise with brokers and clients throughout all stages of the business development/listing/marketing process.
- Act in a project management capacity to ensure timely delivery of all projects to brokers, including organizing with other members of the Due Diligence team.
What we are looking for:
- 2-4 years of work experience with a minimum 1-2 years of experience in real estate.
- An undergraduate degree (preferably with a focus on business/finance, real estate or urban planning).
- Professional designations such as AACI or CFA are strong assets.
- Understanding of key real estate concepts, principles of valuation and ability to identify property risks / opportunities.
- Strong written communication skills (sample to be provided).
- Strong technology skills with solid knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency / experience with Argus Enterprise software is preferred.
- Intermediate analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Ability to systematically manage a heavy workload and meet stringent deadlines.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Accountability for meeting deadlines and providing quality materials.
- Flexibility to work irregular or extended hours.
- Self-starter with the ability to take direction.
- Ability to distill large amounts of data into salient points.
The compensation for the position is: $83,810.00 - $98,600.00.
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.