Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets, to support transactions across product types. You will lead complex financial analyses, build Excel and Argus models, and translate findings for Capital Market brokers. Based in LA, on-site work is required with occasional travel.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years CRE analysis experience are preferred. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality analyses, accurate underwriting, and timely, client-ready

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and cash flow modeling experience.
• Experience with Argus Enterprise and other discounted cash flow tools required.
• Strong knowledge of real estate financial concepts and underwriting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex financial analysis and modeling requests.
• Analyze rent rolls and operating statements for valuation feasibility.
• Prepare pro forma statements, DCF analyses, and Excel models reflecting market conditions.
• Audit existing models for input accuracy and assumptions validity.
• Review leases and summarize issues clearly for brokers.
• Conduct market research and synthesize findings succinctly.
• Assist in due diligence for sales transactions and coordinate inquiries to clients.
• Communicate findings clearly and revise final materials as needed.
• Develop high-level transaction analyses highlighting strengths and risks.
• Assist in preparing marketing materials and underwriting for sales.
• Perform quality control and train junior analysts.
• Support process improvements and AI tool adoption in workflows.
• Maintain knowledge of real estate fundamentals and market trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash flow modeling

Real estate finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets, to support transactions across product types. You will lead complex financial analyses, build Excel and Argus models, and translate findings for Capital Market brokers. Based in LA, on-site work is required with occasional travel.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years CRE analysis experience are preferred. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality analyses, accurate underwriting, and timely, client-ready