Senior Financial Analyst

cw; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Greater Los Angeles Capital Markets brokerage team. You will lead financial modeling and valuation, develop Broker Opinions of Value and Offering Memorandums, and support end-to-end transactions from due diligence to closing.

The role requires strong real estate fundamentals and client-facing experience in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commercial real estate, experience with ARGUS and Excel DCF,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred.
• California Real Estate Salesperson’s License or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis for various asset types.
• Prepare Broker Opinion of Value materials and Offering Memorandums.
• Support end-to-end transaction processes, including due diligence and escrow coordination.
• Conduct market research and track capital markets trends.

Tools

ARGUS Enterprise

Excel

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

THE OPPORTUNITY

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a high-performing Senior Financial Analyst to join a leading Capital Markets brokerage team in Greater Los Angeles. The team specializes in complex, high-profile transactions including value-add, redevelopment, and ground-up development opportunities across office, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, and alternative assets.

This role sits at the center of deal execution—partnering directly with senior brokers and clients to drive underwriting, valuation strategy, and transaction marketing. The position offers significant exposure to institutional-quality assignments and a path for advancement within a top-tier brokerage platform.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in underwriting and executing investment sales assignments. This individual will lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the development of client deliverables including Broker Opinions of Value (BOVs) and Offering Memorandums (OMs).

The role requires a strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, capital markets dynamics, and investor underwriting criteria. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with direct exposure to ownership groups, investors, and internal deal teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis & Underwriting

• Lead detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis using ARGUS Enterprise and Excel for a variety of asset types
• Build and audit complex discounted cash flow (DCF) models, including development and redevelopment scenarios
• Analyze rent rolls, operating statements, lease abstracts, and market assumptions to inform underwriting
• Translate underwriting into actionable pricing guidance and investment narratives

Valuation & Client Deliverables

• Prepare Broker Opinion of Value (BOV) materials and pricing recommendations
• Develop institutional-quality Offering Memorandums and marketing materials
• Synthesize complex financial data into clear, compelling investment theses

Transaction Execution

• Support end-to-end transaction processes, including due diligence, buyer underwriting support, and escrow coordination
• Manage data rooms, process timelines, and execution checklists
• Interface with clients, investors, and internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle

Market Research & Strategy

• Conduct in-depth market research, including comparable sales, leasing data, and capital markets trends
• Track investor activity and underwriting trends across product types
• Provide strategic insight to inform positioning and marketing of assets

COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses clearly
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate independently when needed

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred)
• 3 or more years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in capital markets, investments sales, or advisory
• Strong background in financial modeling, including ARGUS Enterprise and Excel-based DCF analysis
• Experience underwriting multiple asset classes (office, multifamily, industrial preferred)
• California Real Estate Salesperson’s License, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment

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 & 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: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00Cushman & 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.

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