Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets (Multifamily)

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

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Los Angeles for our Capital Markets team, focusing on multifamily valuations. You’ll perform advanced financial analyses, build Excel valuation models, and translate findings for brokers.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of financial analysis experience, strong Excel skills, and a real estate or CM market background. On-site in LA with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field.
• 2-5 years of financial analysis and modeling experience.
• Capital Markets experience a plus.
• Highly proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex broker financial analyses and project management on opportunities.
• Prepare pro forma statements and discounted cash flow models.
• Audit financial models for accuracy and data integrity.
• Conduct market research and summarize findings clearly.
• Review leases and extract key financial data points.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets (Multifamily)

Location

The ideal candidate will be based in Los Angeles, CA, 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 and to meet project deadlines.

Job Description Summary

Position Summary: The Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets brokerage services with a concentration in multifamily valuation analyses. Senior Analysts will primarily perform the more complex financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation, due diligence collection and review, and will be responsible for translating analysis findings into high-level summaries for our Capital Market brokers.

Essential Duties

• Lead the execution of more complex Broker financial analysis/modeling requests, which may include serving as a project manager on high-value client opportunities and portfolio transactions
• Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical)
• Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions, identifying data gaps
• Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions; synthesize findings in a clear, concise manner
• Review tenant leases to abstract key data points and identify areas of issue/concern that will have an impact on the real estate financial analysis, as applicable
• Communicate with Brokers and Broker teams to confirm request scope and review analysis findings; demonstrate ability to communicate findings in a clear, compelling manner, answer clarifying questions, and make timely, accurate revisions
• Identify and communicate any missing information or unclear requests to ensure accurate analyses
• Assist and mentor CMFA Analysts as they gain experience
• Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
• Participates in the development of training resource tools and material in support of continuous Analyst development
• Participation in internal and external stakeholder meetings to present and discuss their analyses
• Draft and prep Offering Memorandums, Broker Opinion of Value, and/or Request for Proposals and all related content
• Performs quality control reviews, ensuring work product is thorough, complete, and meets scope of work requirements, and identifying common themes for continuous development and actioning next steps to lead further training
• May assist with market research of prospective transactions
• Participates in broker team calls and meetings as needed
• May liaise with Commission Accounting on behalf of the MAG Broker team in regard to broker commissions, outside broker payments, and broker pay discrepancies
• Track and develop working knowledge of real estate fundamentals and industry trends
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

Other Requirements & Administrative Duties

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
• Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
• 2-5 years of financial analysis and modeling experience; Capital Markets experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of real estate financial concepts
• Extensive experience with multifamily underwriting, knowledge of student housing and/or self-storage a plus
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly for use in marketing deliverables, or other internal stakeholders
• Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and motivated to exceed expectations
• Exhibits critical thinking and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates strong time management and organization skills
• Takes charge and is proactive in all aspects of role
• Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and shares knowledge to help others succeed
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset

Compensation

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 - $110,000.00

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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" About 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