Financial Analyst (EDSF | Multifamily)

Job Title

Financial Analyst (EDSF | Multifamily)

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 multifamily transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone brokerage services. The role of the CMFA will be to perform financial analysis activities of property underwriting, Excel model creation, due diligence collections and review, market data collection, and working with agency multifamily lenders and clients to facilitate successful loan originations and closings.

The ideal candidate will be based in Denver, CO 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 to meet project deadlines.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Prepare multifamily debt underwritings to determine possible agency financing options using Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical)
• Perform extensive research, including but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing property operating statements, rent rolls, 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 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
• Coordinate with lending parties to manage loan origination and closing process
• 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

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred   
• Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered  
• 1 to 2+ 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. Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac preferred, but not required
• 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 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 progr