Financial & Real Estate Analyst

Job Title

Financial & Real Estate Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Financial & Real Estate Analyst will join Cushman & Wakefieldâ™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 asset
• 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 a 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. Cushman & Wakefield sâ™engage à respecter lâ™Ã©quité en matière dâ™emploi. Notre objectif est dâ™offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt dâ™obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir lâ™offre dâ™emploi dans un autre format ou dâ™accéder à toute autre mesure dâ™adaptation au cours du processus dâ™embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous. INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ