Financial Analyst at Avison Young in Boston, MA

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

Analysts are expected to provide extraordinary customer service by preparing financial analyses and or offering memorandums through a detailed, orderly presentation of the data, facts and figures that can lead an investor to make a well-educated decision about the sale of commercial real estate. Candidates will display an outstanding academic record and have excellent communication and organizational skills; being comfortable working within a diverse, collaborative and driven professional environment and liaising with both internal and external clients, team members and senior deal makers. Candidates are expected to have first class Microsoft Excel and modeling skills with the ability to do discounted cash flow analyses. Argus software proficient is a plus with a proven record of achievement. A minimum of 2 years of commercial real estate analytical experience is preferred.

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $80,000 to $82,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of real estate fundamentals with a minimum of 2 years of direct experience in a financial analysis environment in the mortgage or commercial real estate industry.
• Argus experience is a plus
• Strong command and efficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, detail-oriented with strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills; able to interface with top level executives.
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines and effectively manage workload.
• Ability to work independently with an energetic and enthusiastic team player attitude
• Strong interest in Real Estate
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.

Workplace Type

On-Site

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving