Financial Analyst - NY Consulting Group

CBRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE's New York Consulting Group is seeking a highly motivated first-year Financial Analyst to support senior consultants in a mentoring environment. The role centers on advanced financial modeling for commercial real estate strategies, lease analysis, and market research to support leasing transactions in New York.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of real estate and financial principles, intermediate Excel modeling, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a rigorous program; GPA 3.5+; transcript requested.
• Prior work/internship experience in real estate or finance with financial modeling is a plus.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities; may assist and guide coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Create a high volume of complex financial models to analyze real estate occupancy and ownership strategies.
• Analyze leases, draft abstracts, and summarize key lease terms and economics.
• Analyze market statistics and trends for real estate sectors.
• Research and analyze building ownership and tenant profiles.
• Develop bespoke client presentations and deliverables.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Real estate knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in finance or real estate

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

CBRE's New York Consulting Group is seeking highly qualified and exceptionally motivated candidates for a first-year Financial Analyst role. This position offers the opportunity to work under the direction of senior consultants and peers in a mentoring environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The role encompasses a range of responsibilities and skills that are focused on the financial analysis of real estate strategies for commercial office occupiers and owners. The candidate must be proactive, ambitious, and perform at a high-level in a client-focused, highly time-sensitive, and collegial atmosphere. A strong grasp of real estate and financial principles as well as modeling concepts are crucial to the success of this role. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create a high volume of complex and comprehensive financial models to help clients understand the economic implications of various real estate occupancy and ownership strategies
• Analyze leases, draft detailed abstracts, and summarize key lease clauses and economics
• Analyze market statistics and trends
• Research and analyze building ownership and tenant profiles
• Develop bespoke client presentations and deliverables

The right candidate will have tremendous opportunity for advancement within the group and the start of a career in an exciting and fast-paced business working on some of New York's top commercial real estate leasing transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a rigorous academic program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; transcript will be requested. Prior work/internship experience in real estate or finance with financial modeling a plus.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

None; salesperson license will need to be obtained upon hire.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and thoughtful work-product in a customer-centric manner. Ability to effectively analyze, synthesize, and present information to clients, colleagues, and management.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires intermediate (college education level) knowledge of financial terms, concepts, and accounting principles, as well as a basic understanding of real estate. Coursework or practical application of finance, accounting, statistics, and other general business concepts. Financial modeling experience helpful.

REASONING ABILITY

Requires ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial information, as well as the ability to accurately explain/report data in both verbal and written communications. Strong analytical skills are critical.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) required. Experience with Excel/spreadsheet modeling is highly recommended. Exceptionally strong work ethic, team player, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Financial Analyst position is $90,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Financial Analyst position is $95,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

This role will provide the following benefits:

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).