Cushman & Wakefield
Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst, Equity Debt & Structured Finance
Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title
Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst, Equity Debt & Structured Finance
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt, and Structured Finance group (“C&W EDSF”) is a premier capital markets team providing solutions for complex transactions on behalf of institutional, corporate, and private investment clients offering a range of debt advisory services including construction, bridge and permanent financing throughout the capital stack including first mortgages, B-notes, mezzanine financings and preferred equity.
The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) role will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt & Structured Finance brokerage services across multiple property types. The role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation, Argus Enterprise model creation and auditing, lease abstraction, due diligence collection and review, and will be responsible for translating analysis findings into concise summaries for our Capital Market brokers.
The ideal candidate will be based in Chicago and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type(s) they service and to meet project deadlines.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Prepare debt and/or equity offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions, including gathering client and property information, section write ups, creating tables, graphs and charts, and managing the graphic design process in conjunction with a graphic designer
Analyze and evaluate rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for financing or sale to determine feasibility and valuation
Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect past history of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
Prepare discounted cash flow analyses
Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions
Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options for each deal
Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions: make necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided timely
Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues/inconsistencies exist
Convey all particulars of a transaction (financial projections, market and location issues and tenant analysis etc.) in formal written format for financing packages and/or sales offering materials presented to clients
Generate weekly reports and updates to senior brokers on calling program status and loan quote grids
Collect lender/investor bids and maintain quote matrix, lender lists
Participate in marketing calls
Play an active roll in business development meetings and help coordinate strategies for new business.
Contact and respond to lender requests/questions
Assist in conducting property tours / inspections
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
3+ years of real estate financial analysis and/or finance experience preferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting, appraisal, investing, lending, or brokerage; Alternatively, a masters degree with a focus on commercial real estate.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to construct, apply and analyze complex financial models in Excel and ARGUS preferred
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 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 paced, 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 long hours, including some weekends as needed
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at
1-888-365-5406
or email
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst, Equity Debt & Structured Finance
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt, and Structured Finance group (“C&W EDSF”) is a premier capital markets team providing solutions for complex transactions on behalf of institutional, corporate, and private investment clients offering a range of debt advisory services including construction, bridge and permanent financing throughout the capital stack including first mortgages, B-notes, mezzanine financings and preferred equity.
The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) role will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt & Structured Finance brokerage services across multiple property types. The role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation, Argus Enterprise model creation and auditing, lease abstraction, due diligence collection and review, and will be responsible for translating analysis findings into concise summaries for our Capital Market brokers.
The ideal candidate will be based in Chicago and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type(s) they service and to meet project deadlines.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Prepare debt and/or equity offering memoranda for commercial real estate transactions, including gathering client and property information, section write ups, creating tables, graphs and charts, and managing the graphic design process in conjunction with a graphic designer
Analyze and evaluate rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for financing or sale to determine feasibility and valuation
Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect past history of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structures
Prepare discounted cash flow analyses
Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions
Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options for each deal
Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions: make necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided timely
Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues/inconsistencies exist
Convey all particulars of a transaction (financial projections, market and location issues and tenant analysis etc.) in formal written format for financing packages and/or sales offering materials presented to clients
Generate weekly reports and updates to senior brokers on calling program status and loan quote grids
Collect lender/investor bids and maintain quote matrix, lender lists
Participate in marketing calls
Play an active roll in business development meetings and help coordinate strategies for new business.
Contact and respond to lender requests/questions
Assist in conducting property tours / inspections
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
3+ years of real estate financial analysis and/or finance experience preferably with a commercial real estate firm engaged in consulting, appraisal, investing, lending, or brokerage; Alternatively, a masters degree with a focus on commercial real estate.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to construct, apply and analyze complex financial models in Excel and ARGUS preferred
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 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 paced, 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 long hours, including some weekends as needed
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at
1-888-365-5406
or email
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.