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Financial Analyst, Capital Markets (Equity Debt & Structured Finance)

Cushman & Wakefield
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, California, United States
$68,000 - $80,000 USD yearly
Financial Analyst

Job Title

Financial Analyst, Capital Markets (Equity Debt & Structured Finance)

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt, and Structured Finance group (β€œC&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 role reports into the Financial Analysis Hub, an Advisory shared services platform supporting Capital Markets brokerage within the Americas region. The Financial Analysis Hub specializes in valuation modeling and advanced commercial real estate analytics, providing best-in-class financial analysis support across various product types for the benefit of our clients and key stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (β€œCMFA”) 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 markets. The CMFA will primarily perform financial analysis activities related to 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 high-level summaries for our Capital Markets EDSF brokers.

The role is based in Los Angeles and requires availability to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours to meet project deadlines.

Job Description

Essential DutiesΒ 

  • 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 designerΒ 

  • Analyze and evaluate rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for financing or sale to determine feasibility and valuationΒ 

  • Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect historical cash flow performance of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditionsΒ 

  • Prepare financial models in Excel and Argus for clients which outline valuation and pricing structuresΒ 

  • Prepare discounted cash flow analysesΒ 

  • Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactionsΒ 

  • Prepare debt sizings to determine possible financing options for each dealΒ 

  • Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for transactions: make necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that information is provided timelyΒ 

  • Understand and review real estate documents (leases, operating statements, rent rolls, loan documents, appraisals, etc.) to determine if any issues/inconsistencies existΒ 

  • 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 clientsΒ 

  • Generate weekly reports and updates to senior brokers on calling program status and loan quote gridsΒ 

  • Collect lender/investor bids and maintain quote matrix, lender listsΒ 

  • Participate in marketing callsΒ 

  • Contact and respond to lender requests/questionsΒ 

  • Assist in conducting property tours / inspectionsΒ 

  • Other duties as assignedΒ 

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Β Other Requirements & Administrative DutiesΒ 

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferredβ€―β€―Β 

  • Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be consideredβ€―Β 

  • 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 plusΒ 

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyβ€―Β 

  • Ability to construct, apply and analyze complex financial models in Excel and Argus Enterprise preferredΒ 

  • Strong written communication skills developing high-level analysis summariesΒ Β 

  • Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, andβ€―strong personal initiative to succeed in an entrepreneurial environmentΒ 

  • Ability to function in a team-oriented setting while working independently with limited day-to-day supervisionΒ 

  • Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skillsΒ 

  • Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume, fast past transaction-oriented environmentΒ 

  • Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of roleΒ 

  • Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn and shares knowledge to help others succeedΒ 

  • Ability to maintain attention to detail while working under tight deadlinesΒ 

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advance Excel skills preferredΒ 

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




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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 emailΒ HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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