Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Financial Analyst will support a top producing office/industrial investment sales team, performing various analytical responsibilities.

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Analyze and evaluate rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for sale to determine feasibility and valuation
• Prepare pro forma statements and projections which accurately reflect past history of properties, as well as current and projected future market conditions
• Prepare discounted cash flow analyses for various income producing properties
• Research, analyze, and evaluate market feasibility for various real estate transactions
• Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns in a clear and effective manner
• Convey all particulars of a transaction (financial projections, market and location issues and tenant analysis, etc.) in formal written format, for marketing materials presented to clients
• Assist in the preparation of final marketing materials and underwriting for sales transactions
• Articulate findings (both pros and cons) of a transaction to team members in a professional, thorough manner
• Assist in conducting site inspections and property tours
• Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for sales transactions to include; make necessary inquiries to clients to ensure that required information is provided in a timely and effective manner
• Contact appraisers, brokers, and research firms to obtain real estate comparable information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree; Business or Finance preferred
• 2+ years of real estate experience
• Knowledge of local commercial real estate markets preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel) and Argus Enterprise preferred
• Strong math and advanced research skills
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a timely and thorough manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays