Financial Analyst

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s STL CM Team. The primary role will be to perform financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation and auditing, lease abstractions, due diligence collection and review, market data collection, and translating analysis findings into high-level summaries with oversight from senior members of the team.
The ideal candidate will be based in St. Louis, Missouri and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office.

Job Description

• Support the execution of Broker financial analysis / modeling requests
• Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions
• Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions
• Review leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner
• Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
• Identify and communicate any missing information or unclear requests to ensure accurate analyses; coordinate collection of additional information as required
• Review analyses with senior team members, answer clarifying questions and make accurate revisions
• Participate in knowledge share and content management by documenting processes and training materials and disseminating tools, templates, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as required or 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
• 1-2 years of financial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or industrial experience
• Experience with Argus and Excel discounted cash flow models required
• Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding stakeholder expectations
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with CoStar and other similar market research tools a plus
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables a plus
• 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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