Senior Financial Analyst

This is an onsite role based out of our Rosemont, IL office.

• Build advanced financial models to evaluate lease, acquisition, and occupancy strategies from both landlord and tenant perspectives.
• Underwrite income‑producing assets using ARGUS and Excel, including 10‑year cash flow projections and key metrics (IRR, NPV, cap rates, NER).
• Analyze lease proposals and buy vs. lease scenarios, outlining financial impacts, assumptions, and deal comparisons.
• Manage lease negotiations by tracking deal terms and supporting landlord‑tenant discussions.
• Perform cash flow, termination, and sensitivity analyses to assess financial outcomes under varying scenarios.
• Review and abstract real estate documents (leases, contracts, loan agreements) and maintain accurate rent rolls.
• Analyze operating statements, budgets, and market conditions to support underwriting assumptions and valuations.
• Evaluate mortgage structures and property‑level risks while identifying value‑add opportunities.
• Conduct property valuations and support transactions with detailed financial modeling and data analysis.
• Collaborate with brokers, asset managers, and clients to resolve underwriting issues and support deal execution.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating complex analyses.
• Stay current on market trends, leasing structures, and industry developments.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related field required.
• 5+ years’ experience in underwriting commercial real estate assets.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ARGUS, and Costar.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience preparing and delivering oral presentations.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Fundamental understanding of the physical condition and operations of commercial real estate buildings.

Approximate compensation range for this role: $90,000 to $114,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits include:

• Employer‑subsidized medical benefits (including RX, dental, and vision) and basic life/AD&D insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15 days vacation annually; certain senior‑level roles eligible for unlimited time off.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non‑birth parents (including adoptive/foster parents) after 90 days of employment.
• Additional benefits may be available under applicable state law.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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