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Financial Analyst
CBRE Group
Chicago, IL, United States
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The Financial Consulting Group (FCG) of CBRE is seeking a financial analyst in Chicago, IL. This position will play an integral role in working with the Chicago Region Occupier Group to develop financial models and deliver business strategies to corporate clients for their real estate decision making requirements. The chosen candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge of financial/valuation concepts, demonstrate a passion for real estate, work well in a dynamic team environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
FCG provides sophisticated financial underwriting and analytical services for the clients of the world’s largest commercial real estate services company. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to be a part of this team and to work with, and learn from, the best in the industry.
Responsibilities:
• Provide sophisticated financial analysis modeling a client’s current and future occupancy costs by providing cash flow projections and pricing of various leasehold and/or ownership interests. This may include such analyses as:
◦ Lease vs Own
◦ Lease Comparison
◦ Lease Renegotiation
◦ Portfolio review/strategy
• Create financial models using a variety of decision making metrics to assist clients in making real estate occupancy decisions. These metrics may include one or more of the following:
◦ Pre-tax cash flows
◦ After-tax cash flows
◦ Net present value analyses
◦ US GAAP/Profit and Loss Impact
• Analyze, review, and interpret real estate source documents, including operating statements, rent rolls, leases, and other due diligence material.
• Research market conditions in support of financial underwriting assumptions.
• Compile and present the results of analyses and effectively address questions.
• Identify critical property-level financial issues and make recommendations.
• Ability to gather and track critical financial data points for research and negotiation purposes
• Bachelor’s degree with high academic achievement in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts (i.e., Discounted Cash Flow, IRR, NPV, etc.)
• Intermediate-level Excel skills.
• Must demonstrate an aptitude for building and understanding financial models.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills in combination with outstanding communication skills (both oral and written).
• Self-starter with sharp focus on details with an awareness of the bigger picture.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity with a demonstrated enthusiasm for the commercial real estate industry.
• A sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results in a challenging, fast-paced, environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and with all levels of personnel.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Real estate license will be required within six months of employment.