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Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets Financial Analyst in Homewood, Alabama
Job Title
Capital Markets Financial Analyst
Job Description Summary
The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) Hub Analyst will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services specializing in build-to-rent ((BTR) and single-family residential (SFR) investments. The primary role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation and auditing, due diligence collection and review, market data collection, and translating analysis findings into high-level summaries with oversight from senior members of the Multifamily Advisory Group (“MAG”).
The ideal candidate will be based in Birmingham, Alabama and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to work outside normal operating hours to meet project deadlines.
Job Description
Essential Duties
Support the execution of MAG Broker team financial analysis and valuation modeling requests, including scenario analyses with a focus on BTR/SFR product
Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current historical)
Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions
Perform extensive research, including but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing financial reports, studying comparable properties, collect information on the immediate area (demographics) and overall market; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner
Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
Assist with the drafting and preparing of Offering Memorandums, Broker Opinion of Value, and/or Request for Proposals
Communicate professionally to clients in the execution phase of the sales process (including assisting with Marketing Timelines, Scheduling Tours, Weekly Activity Reports, etc.)
Demonstrates continual development of cash flow and Excel-modeling skills and competencies. Deliverables will increase in complexity and scope over time in the role.
Prepares clear concise summary documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, proposals and/or reports
Review tenant leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern that will have an impact on the real estate financial analysis, as applicable for mixed use opportunities
Maintain owner database and track loan maturities for Business Development.
Maintain rent and sales comp database
Review analyses with deal team, answer clarifying questions and make accurate revisions
Participation in internal and external stakeholder meetings to present and discuss their analyses
May assist with market research of prospective transactions
Participates in broker team calls and meetings, as needed
Performs other related duties as required or as requested
Other Requirements & Administrative Duties
Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
0-2 years of financial analysis and Excel modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or multifamily underwriting experience a plus
Experience with BTR/SFR product is a plus
Experience with creating or constructing discounted cash flow models in Excel
Client-service oriented mindset with a passion for producing a high-quality work product, meeting deadlines and client expectations
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel a plus.
Experience with Salesforce, and CoStar and Axiometrics market research data a plus
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables, or other internal stakeholders
Good time management and organization skills
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and shares knowledge to help others succeed
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.
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