Financial Analyst - Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services - Multiple Locations

Houlihan Lokey - Experienced Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services team. This role involves analyzing complex real estate models, conducting market research, and collaborating with a team to execute high-profile valuation advisory work. You will gain exposure to various asset classes and play a key role in client engagements, including due diligence and transaction opinions. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to impactful real estate transactions. If you are passionate about real estate and eager to grow your career, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of real estate industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency with Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex real estate models and data.
• Assist in preparing cash flow models and valuation reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Real Estate Valuation

Excel Modeling

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate coursework in real estate finance

Real estate valuation coursework

Tools

ARGUS

Excel

PowerPoint

Costar

REIS

Green Street

Real Capital Analytics

Marshall Valuation Services

Job description

Business Unit: Financial and Valuation Advisory

Industry: GENREVS - Generalist/REVS

Overview

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services.

Job Description

Our Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services (REVS) team is recruiting for a new Financial Analyst. We have availability in our Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and New York offices. As a Financial Analyst, you will review and analyze complex real estate models, conduct market and financial research regarding real estate supply, demand, pricing and investment parameters; including in-market interviews, data gathering and confirmation of comparable transactions as well as utilizing data subscription sources. The Financial Analyst will work with other Analysts, Associates, and Officers to execute valuation advisory work, often in connection with high profile real estate transactions.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Work alongside Analysts, Associates, and Officers valuing commercial real estate investments across various asset classes (multifamily, retail, industrial, hospitality, and more).
• Be actively involved in various client engagements, including valuation and advisory work related to investor and financial reporting, due diligence, and transaction opinions.
• Collect, manipulate, and analyze property, market and financial data.
• Acquire knowledge of the use and capabilities of subscription data sources and software, including Costar, REIS, Green Street, Real Capital Analytics, Marshall Valuation Services, ARGUS, etc.
• Analyze historic property operating statements and analyze leases.
• Assist Associates and Officers in the preparation of complex cash flow models using Excel and/or ARGUS software, including analyzing available data to estimate revenues, costs, and rates of return.
• Estimate value of real estate investments at various levels of the capital stack, including asset-level valuations, equity valuations, preferred equity valuations, and debt valuations.
• Prepare reports and presentations to team and clients, including graphic and written sections.
• Assist in marketing pitches, real estate thought leadership articles, and other ad-hoc duties.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3 years of real estate industry experience, with a preference towards direct real estate valuation experience demonstrating analytical capabilities.
• A strong interest in real estate advisory work (ie, valuation consulting).

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework in real estate finance, real estate valuation, or related fields
• Knowledge of real estate valuation theory, methodologies, and applications
• Strong analytical abilities
• Proficiency with Excel (particularly modeling skills, writing macros, etc.) and PowerPoint
• Experience in ARGUS is strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Possession of or progress towards real estate industry certification licenses, such as MAI, CCIM, certified general real estate appraiser
• CPA, CFA or other financial credential a plus
• Willingness to travel

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is: $70,000.00-$125,000.00. Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.

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