Financial Analyst

cw; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Financial Analyst in Philadelphia to support investment sales professionals by underwriting commercial real estate assets and developing market insights. You will prepare financial models, client materials, and marketing collateral while collaborating with brokers and clients.

This early-career role offers exposure to high-profile transactions, strong mentorship, and a path toward professional growth in a leading industrial and capital markets platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant CRE, finance, investment analysis, valuation, or similar analytical role preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills; Argus Enterprise experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operating statements, rent rolls, and market data to support valuation and strategy.
• Build and maintain financial models, including DCF and investment returns.
• Prepare offering memorandums, presentations, and financial reports for client meetings.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Economics/Business

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Job description

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

Join One of the Region's Leading Industrial & Capital Markets Teams
This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career financial professional to join a high-performing Industrial & Capital Markets team in Philadelphia. Working alongside experienced investment sales professionals, you'll play a critical role in underwriting, valuing, and marketing complex commercial real estate transactions while gaining exposure to institutional investors, developers, and owners across the region. This position offers a unique platform to develop advanced financial analysis skills, contribute to high-profile transactions, and build a long-term career within commercial real estate capital markets.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will support investment sales professionals by preparing financial analyses, underwriting commercial real estate assets, developing marketing materials, and conducting market research. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and a client-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze property operating statements, rent rolls, and market data to support asset valuation and transaction strategy.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses and investment return projections.
• Prepare offering memorandums, pitch presentations, and financial reports for client presentations and investment sales assignments.
• Develop property-level underwriting and pro forma analyses reflecting historical performance and projected market conditions.
• Identify key financial drivers, opportunities, and risks impacting asset value and investment performance.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support transaction execution and client advisory efforts.
• Translate complex financial and market information into compelling written narratives for investor marketing materials.
• Maintain internal databases tracking sales activity, market trends, development pipelines, and other critical real estate metrics.
• Assist with property tours, site visits, and client meetings.
• Support due diligence efforts by gathering, organizing, and reviewing transaction-related documentation while coordinating directly with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, finance, investment analysis, consulting, valuation, or a similar analytical role preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Argus Enterprise or similar real estate valuation software preferred.
• Excellent quantitative, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Client-focused, collaborative, and professional in all interactions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required state real estate licensing.
• Familiarity with the Philadelphia region and industrial real estate market is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile capital markets transactions.
• Gain direct exposure to senior brokers, institutional investors, and industry leaders.
• Build expertise in commercial real estate valuation, underwriting, and transaction execution.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Be part of one of the most active and respected industrial & Capital Markets brokerage platforms in the Philadelphia market.

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. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00 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.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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