Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Cushman & Wakefield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Financial Analyst for Capital Markets in Washington, DC. The role focuses on supporting investment sales transactions with valuation analyses, pro forma modeling, and due diligence, requiring a background in finance or real estate and proficiency in Excel and Argus.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of CRE financial analysis experience and are prepared to work on-site with a dynamic team to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality underwriting for sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Real Estate, etc.) preferred or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial analysis and modeling requests; prepare pro forma statements and DCF analyses.
• Analyze rent rolls and operating statements to determine feasibility and valuation.
• Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns clearly.
• Assist in due diligence collection and review for sales transactions and prepare underwriting materials.
• Develop analysis summaries identifying trends, outliers, and inconsistencies.
• Support preparation of final marketing materials and client presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.

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.

Compensation

The compensation for the position is: $ 64,175.00 - $75,500.00 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. 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.

About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” 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