Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

Cushman & Wakefield • Los Angeles, California • Full Time • $93,500–$110,000 / year

Posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2026

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Position Summary
The Capital Markets Senior Financial Analyst (“CMFA”) will support transactions generated by Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Sales brokerage services across multiple product types. Senior Analysts will primarily perform the more complex financial analysis activities of pricing, Excel valuation model creation, Argus Enterprise model creation and auditing, lease abstraction, due diligence collection and review, and will be responsible for translating analysis findings into high-level summaries for our Capital Market brokers.
The ideal candidate will be based in Los Angeles, and available to work on-site in a local Cushman & Wakefield office. Team members may be expected to travel and work outside normal operating hours depending on the product type and markets they service and to meet project deadlines.

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Essential Duties

Lead the execution of more complex financial analysis/modeling requests
Analyze and evaluate property rent rolls and operating statements of properties being considered for sale to determine feasibility and valuation
Prepare pro forma statements, discounted cash flow analyses, and Excel-based financial models with consideration of market conditions (both current and historical)
Conduct audits of existing financial models for accuracy of model inputs and validity of assumptions, identifying data gaps
Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns in a clear and effective manner
Conduct market research to analyze property and market conditions and synthesize findings in a clear and concise manner
Assist in collecting and evaluating required due diligence for sales transactions, proactively identifying and communicating necessary inquiries to clients to ensure accurate analyses and required information is provided in a timely and effective manner
Demonstrate ability to communicate analysis findings in a clear, compelling manner, answering clarifying questions, and making timely, accurate revisions in final work product materials
Develop high-level analysis summaries by identifying transaction considerations (strengths/weaknesses), trends, outliers, and logical inconsistencies
Assist in the preparation of final marketing materials and underwriting for sales transactions
Performs quality control reviews, ensuring work product is thorough, complete, and meets scope of work requirements, and identifying common themes for continuous development and actioning next steps to lead further training
Assists in training and development of other analysts, which may include development of training resource tools and material
Supports process improvement and automation initiatives through communicating improvement opportunities and suggesting potential solutions, and participating in related project task teams and user acceptance testing groups, as needed
Embrace and leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality in financial analysis and workflow processes
Track and develop working knowledge of real estate fundamentals and industry trends
Performs other related duties as required or requested

Other Requirements & Administrative Duties

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Real Estate, etc.) preferred
Combination of education without a degree and corporate work experience may be considered
3 to 4 years of commercial real estate financial analysis and cash flow modeling experience; Capital Markets experience a plus
Extensive experience with Argus Enterprise and other discounted cash flow tools required
Strong knowledge of real estate financial concepts and cash flow underwriting fundamentals
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Microsoft Excel
Passion for client delivery, with strong emphasis on producing high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and motivated to exceed expectations
Exhibits critical thinking and strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrates strong time management and organization skills
Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn more and shares knowledge to help others succeed
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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