FCG Financial Analyst

About The Role:

The Financial Consulting Group (FCG) of CBRE is seeking a financial analyst in Washington, DC. This position will play an integral role in working with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Occupier Group to develop financial models and deliver business strategies to all CBRE clients (local, national and international) 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.

• 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 Restructure
  • Subleases
  • Purchase, Disposition, Sale-Leaseback
  • Portfolio review/strategy
  • (Tenant/Owner/Seller/Landlord perspectives)
• 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
  • Balance Sheet
• Analyze, review, and interpret real estate source documents, including operating statements, rent rolls, leases, and other due diligence material.
• 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.

• Sophisticated, clear and clean communication skills (verbal, written, numeric, presentations) for all levels of employees, Brokers, Clients and Management.
• Bachelor's degree with high academic achievement in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts (e.g., 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The minimum salary for the position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $90,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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