Financial Analyst

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Would you like to work at the largest commercial real estate brokerage in the world and a top Fortune 500 company? Do you want to gain industry knowledge while working on a high-performing team alongside the industry's best talent? If so, we want to hear from you!

Few industries are more exciting than commercial real estate. Few companies are as dynamic as CBRE. If you are looking to make an impact, have fun and build your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Be a part of the industry that shapes our cities and our lives.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to provide support to our CBRE Vancouver National Apartment Group-Team. The position provides the candidate the opportunity to be a key member of the team providing our established and new client base valuation and sales support for a cross section of multifamily properties and development throughout British Columbia.

• Detailed Financial Analysis;
  Including financial modeling, cash flow projections (IRR's) and development proforma models for primarily multifamily commercial real estate assets and development sites using Excel
• Valuation of development and redevelopment sites utilizing residual land valuation and comparable transactions approaches
• Analyzing investment returns, yield metrics, scenario analyses, and profitability of commercial real estate investments
• Analyzing leverage and impact of debt financing on property cash flows and return metrics incorporating conventional mortgages, vendor-take-back financing, second mortgages, and other non-conventional financing
• Tenant lease reviews including analysis of lease terms and special options impacting financial and non-financial terms affecting property investment characteristics and development potential
• Conduct Research and collect data on market‑fundamentals, rental rates, mortgage data and sales comparables in support of the financial analysis
• Communicate with City Planning/Building staff on a variety of real estate and development issues including OCP, Rezoning and possible future plans the city may envision or support for a particular property or area
• Support the preparation of marketing materials such as marketing brochures, confidential offering memorandums, investment analysis and research reports
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of presentations using Powerpoint for valuations, RFP's and market overviews
• Assist with transaction execution functions including the preparation of property documents, due diligence support, tenant interviews, and addressing purchaser inquiries.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business-related field; an emphasis in Finance would be an asset
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a special focus on Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of InDesign is not required but would be considered and asset
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant full-time work experience in commercial real estate or another related industry is preferred
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills relevant to the real estate industry and the ability to summarize your findings in a clear and concise manner
• Must be detailed oriented and possess strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while working to meet competing deadlines is required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Thrives on detail-oriented work and has stellar time management skills
• Organized and productive while working independently
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Strong numeracy and written communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in applying company policies and is dependable to deliver high-quality results when handed time-sensitive tasks
• Resourceful and proactive self-motivated individual
• Reliable and committed team player
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, professional conduct, and clients
• Has the ability to communicate effectively both in person and via telephone.

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