Financial Analyst

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Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will support investment sales professionals by preparing financial analyses, underwriting commercial real estate assets, developing marketing materials, and conducting market research. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail and a client-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze property operating statements, rent rolls, and market data to support asset valuation and transaction strategy.

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses and investment return projections.

• Prepare offering memorandums, pitch presentations, and financial reports for client presentations and investment sales assignments.

• Develop property-level underwriting and pro forma analyses reflecting historical performance and projected market conditions.

• Identify key financial drivers, opportunities, and risks impacting asset value and investment performance.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support transaction execution and client advisory efforts.

• Translate complex financial and market information into compelling written narratives for investor marketing materials.

• Maintain internal databases tracking sales activity, market trends, development pipelines, and other critical real estate metrics.

• Assist with property tours, site visits, and client meetings.

• Support due diligence efforts by gathering, organizing, and reviewing transaction-related documentation while coordinating directly with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field.

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, finance, investment analysis, consulting, valuation, or a similar analytical role preferred.

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Argus Enterprise or similar real estate valuation software preferred.

• Excellent quantitative, research, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Client-focused, collaborative, and professional in all interactions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required state real estate licensing.

• Familiarity with the Philadelphia region and industrial real estate market is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile capital markets transactions.

• Gain direct exposure to senior brokers, institutional investors, and industry leaders.

• Build expertise in commercial real estate valuation, underwriting, and transaction execution.

• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Be part of one of the most active and respected industrial & Capital Markets brokerage platforms in the Philadelphia market.

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