Financial Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York seeks a Financial Analyst to support capital markets transactions across multifamily, office, and retail sectors. You will build and audit pro forma models, perform market research, and translate findings into concise summaries under senior supervision.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, timely delivery, and collaboration with brokers and the investment sales team. A Bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience are typical, with Argus and Excel experience a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate.
• 0–2 years financial analysis and modeling experience.
• Experience with Argus and Excel discounted cash flow models a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of broker financial analysis / modeling requests.
• Prepare pro forma statements, DCF analyses, and Excel-based financial models.
• Audit existing financial models for accuracy of inputs and assumptions.
• Review leases to abstract key data points and identify issues.
• Conduct market research and synthesize findings clearly.
• Develop high-level analysis summaries identifying trends and outliers.
• Coordinate collection of missing information and review analyses with seniors.
• Document processes and training materials for knowledge sharing.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/real estate

Tools

Argus

Excel

CoStar

Job description

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst ("CMFA") Hub Analyst will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services specializing in multifamily, office, industrial, and retail investments. The primary role of the CMFA 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.

Job Description Essential Duties

• 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
• 0-2 years of financial analysis and modeling experience, Capital Markets and/or commercial real estate experience
• Experience with Argus and Excel discounted cash flow models a plus
• 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

Benefits

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 programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Salary

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com