Analyst

Knight Frank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two extra weeks’ leave

Two wellness days

Birthday off

Job summary

Knight Frank Australia is seeking a commercially astute Analyst to join our Melbourne Capital Markets team. You will deliver market-leading analysis, build financial models and provide insights for major property transactions and strategy initiatives across the Australian market.

Working alongside leading professionals, you will contribute to client meetings, present insights, and develop your client-facing capability while operating with autonomy to influence campaign strategy and investment

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Real Estate, Finance, Commerce, Economics or related.
• Proven experience in commercial property analysis, valuations, capital markets or investment analysis.
• Advanced financial modelling including DCF, feasibility and scenario analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian commercial property market and investment drivers.
• Advanced Excel skills and property modelling tools like Forbury or EstateMaster.

Responsibilities

• Lead market, transaction and financial analysis for Capital Markets campaigns.
• Develop financial models including DCF, feasibility and scenario analysis.
• Prepare investment summaries, pricing analyses, client reports and briefs.
• Present analysis and market insights to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Contribute to submissions, pitches and client proposals with market commentary.
• Partner with Capital Markets professionals to support client appointments and campaign strategy.
• Monitor market activity and buyer trends to identify opportunities.
• Assist with campaign reporting and data room management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Client communication

Forbury

EstateMaster

Education

Tertiary qualification in property/real estate/finance/commerce/economics

Tools

Forbury

EstateMaster

Job description

• Partner with leading Capital Markets professionals and contribute to high-profile instructional and commercial property campaigns.
  
• Present insights, support client meetings and gain direct exposure to sophisticated investors and private capital groups.
  
• Join a high-performing Capital Markets team in our newly renovated Melbourne CBD head office and take the next step in your Commercial Property career.
  

Who are we looking for?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Real Estate, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.
  
• Proven experience in commercial property analysis, valuations, capital markets or investment analysis.
  
• Advanced financial modelling skills, including DCF, feasibility and scenario analysis.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Australian commercial property market and key investment drivers.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using property modelling and valuation tools such as Forbury, EstateMaster or equivalent platforms.
  
• Exceptional analytical, written and presentation skills, with the ability to convert data into meaningful commercial insights for internal stakeholders and clients.
  
• Confidence communicating with clients, preparing presentation materials and contributing to client-facing discussions.
  

The role
We are seeking a commercially astute and highly analytical Analyst to join our Capital Markets team in Melbourne.

Working alongside leading Institutional & Investment Sales professionals, you will provide market-leading analysis, financial modelling and commercial insights that support major property transactions, client appointments and strategic initiatives across the Australian commercial property market.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in high-profile campaigns, working with sophisticated investors, institutional clients and private capital groups while developing your expertise within one of the industry's leading Capital Markets teams.

As an Analyst, you will also have the opportunity to build your client-facing capability by contributing to client meetings, presenting insights and supporting strategic discussions. You’ll be trusted to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influencing campaign strategy, investment decisions and client outcomes through data-driven insights and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead market, transaction and financial analysis to support major Capital Markets campaigns and client engagements.
  
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, feasibility and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
  
• Prepare high-quality investment summaries, pricing analyses, client reports, presentations and briefing materials.
  
• Present analysis and market insights to internal stakeholders and contribute to client-facing meetings, pitches and campaign updates.
  
• Provide analytical input into submissions, pitches and client proposals, including market commentary and investment recommendations.
  
• Partner with Capital Markets professionals to support client appointments, campaign strategy and key transaction decisions.
  
• Monitor market activity, buyer trends and economic conditions to identify opportunities and deliver actionable commercial insights.
  
• Support the delivery of complex sales campaigns, including campaign reporting, buyer engagement tracking and data room management.
  

About Knight Frank
Knight Frank Australia is part of the world’s largest privately owned property consultancy. We specialise in transactional and advisory services, covering the acquisition, sale, leasing, and management of commercial properties from office buildings and retail spaces to industrial assets.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - clear reward and recognition for performance.
  
• Engaged culture – social club, team activities, regular team catch ups and celebrating wins together.
  
• Fast paced, deal focused environment – plenty of variety, momentum and growth opportunities.
  
• Direct exposure to experienced commercial property professionals.
  
• Two extra weeks’ leave, two wellness days, plus your birthday off.
  

We value diversity
Different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome people of all genders, cultures, abilities, and experiences.

Important to know

• You must have valid Australian working rights to be considered.
  
• A police check is required for successful candidates.
  
• We use AI tools to assist with hiring, but people make the final decisions.
  
• We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, we have PSA’s in place.