Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Cushman & Wakefield; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Capital Markets Financial Analyst to support investments across product types, focusing on office valuation analyses. The role involves building Excel models, Argus Enterprise work, and due diligence support for transactions in a Washington, DC area office.

On-site work and occasional travel are expected. The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in CRE financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and a passion for precise, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field.
• 0–2 years in commercial real estate financial analysis, valuation, underwriting, or related experience; internships and Capital Markets experience are a plus.
• Experience with Argus Enterprise and other discounted cash flow tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial analysis and modeling requests.
• Analyze rent rolls and operating statements to determine feasibility and valuation.
• Prepare pro forma statements and discounted cash flow analyses with market context.
• Audit existing financial models for input accuracy and assumptions validity.
• Review and summarize tenant leases and communicate issues clearly.
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions.
• Assist in collecting and evaluating due diligence for sales transactions to ensure accurate analyses.
• Communicate findings clearly and revise work as needed.
• Develop analysis summaries highlighting transaction considerations, trends and inconsistencies.
• Support preparation of final marketing materials and underwriting for sales.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure thoroughness and scope alignment.
• Participate in training and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Discounted cash flow tools

Job description

Job Title

Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Job Description Summary

The Capital Markets Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services across multiple product types, with a concentration in office valuation analyses. Financial Analysts will perform financial analysis activities including pricing, Excel valuation model creation, Argus Enterprise model creation and auditing, lease abstraction, due diligence collection and review, and will assist in translating analytical findings into concise summaries for Capital Markets brokers.

The ideal candidate will be based in Washington, DC and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type and markets they service, as well as to meet project deadlines.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Execute financial analysis and modeling requests.
• Analyze and evaluate property rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for sale to determine feasibility and valuation.
• Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical).
• Assist with audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions, identifying data gaps.
• Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns in a clear and effective manner.
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions and synthesize findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for sales transactions, proactively identifying and communicating necessary inquiries to clients to ensure accurate analyses and required information is provided in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicate analysis findings in a clear manner, answer clarifying questions, and make timely, accurate revisions to work product materials.
• Develop analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies.
• Assist in the preparation of final marketing materials and underwriting for sales transactions.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure work product is thorough, complete, and meets scope of work requirements.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance technical and industry knowledge.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives through identifying improvement opportunities, suggesting potential solutions, and participating in related project task teams and user acceptance testing groups, as needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of real estate fundamentals and industry trends.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Other Requirements & Administrative Duties

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Real Estate, etc.) preferred.
• Combination of education without a degree and relevant work experience may be considered.
• 0 to 2 years of commercial real estate financial analysis, valuation, underwriting, or related experience; internships and Capital Markets experience are a plus.
• Experience with Argus Enterprise and other discounted cash flow tools preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate financial concepts and cash flow underwriting fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Passion for client delivery, with a strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive and eager to learn in all aspects of the role.
• Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously develop technical and industry knowledge.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs,