Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

About the Role

CMFAs prepare debt sizing analyses, build valuation and financing models in Excel and Argus, and evaluate rent rolls and operating statements to assess feasibility. They review lease agreements, loan documents, and appraisals for inconsistencies, develop pro‑forma statements, and conduct market feasibility research. The analyst also gathers and verifies due‑diligence materials, creates formal offering memoranda with charts and graphics, and provides weekly updates to senior brokers. Additional duties include responding to lender inquiries, maintaining quote matrices, participating in marketing calls, and supporting business‑development meetings and property tours. • Prepare debt sizing analyses and determine financing options. • Build and audit valuation models in Excel and Argus Enterprise. • Analyze rent rolls, operating statements, and lease documents for feasibility. • Develop pro‑forma financial statements and conduct market feasibility research. • Compile due‑diligence materials and create formal offering memoranda with graphics. • Generate weekly lender‑marketing reports and maintain quote matrices. • Respond to lender inquiries and participate in marketing calls and business‑development meetings. • Support property tours and inspections as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸debt sizing
• ▸valuation modeling
• ▸rent roll
• ▸pro‑forma
• ▸due diligence
• ▸lender reports

What You Bring

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (CMFA) at Cushman & Wakefield supports equity, debt, and structured finance transactions across property types such as multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hospitality, focusing on Western U.S. markets. The role is based in Los Angeles and requires on‑site presence, with occasional travel and extended hours to meet deadlines. Candidates should be motivated to grow in commercial real estate, possess a strong financial analysis background, and demonstrate excellent writing and time‑management skills. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or real estate; an MBA is a plus, and up to two years of commercial real‑estate financial analysis experience is preferred. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Candidates must exhibit excellent written communication, strong time‑management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced, transaction‑oriented environment. A growth‑oriented mindset, self‑motivation, and willingness to travel and work occasional weekends are also required. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or real estate (MBA preferred). • Possess up to 2 years of commercial real‑estate financial analysis experience. • Demonstrate advanced Excel skills and strong analytical attention to detail. • Exhibit excellent written communication and time‑management abilities. • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and travel as required.

Requirements

• ▸mba
• ▸advanced excel
• ▸financial analysis
• ▸written communication
• ▸time management
• ▸project management

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $70,304 to $75,500, with pay reflecting location, experience, and collective bargaining status, and the company guarantees at least the minimum wage. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, health‑savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Cushman & Wakefield is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and accommodation for applicants with disabilities. • Receive a benefits package including health, vision, dental, flexible spending, HSA, retirement, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time