Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield in New York, NY

Summary: Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking an Analyst to join their Strategic Advisory Group. The role involves advising clients on commercial real estate transactions, conducting financial analyses, and collaborating with senior team members to support real estate advisory engagements. Responsibilities: - Advising real estate occupier clients through real estate planning and transaction structuring- addressing leasing, purchasing, consolidating, relocating, subleasing, selling, redeveloping, restructuring, expanding, contracting, and terminating in the context of a commercial real estate occupier - Supporting real estate advisory engagements through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and reporting - Collaborating with senior team members to evaluate market dynamics, lease structures, and client objectives - Contributing to the development of presentations, proposals, and client deliverables - Supporting the development of best practices and continuous improvement in internal team and company processes - Orchestrating property, landlord, tenant, and lease due diligence - Directing targeted market research, evaluation and projections - Financial modeling (cash flow and GAAP P&L) and 'What-If' sensitivity studies - Broad-based corporate real estate advisory work - Teaming with other C&W service lines (brokerage, investment sales, project management, etc.) in business development efforts for new potential clients - Perform detailed financial analyses including lease comparisons, NPV modeling, and sensitivity testing - Assist in scenario planning and strategic evaluations for client real estate portfolios - Prepare client-facing materials including reports, presentations, and dashboards - Conduct primary market research and qualitative assessments to support advisory recommendations - Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., brokerage, research, sustainability, project management) to integrate cross-functional insights - Support due diligence efforts including landlord assessments and commute studies - Maintain accuracy and consistency in data management and reporting tools Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 1+ years related industry experience - Highly motivated and has demonstrated academic achievement, consistent leadership involvement, and interest in the real estate sector - Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong analytical and quantitative skills - Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Argus, Tableau, or similar tools preferred - Excellent listening, planning, organization and interpersonal skills - Ability to function in a team-oriented setting while working independently with limited day-to-day supervision - Ability to construct, apply, and analyze complex financial models and lease accounting principles - Senior personnel is confident that with clear guidance and supervision, Analyst will execute analysis that is done accurately, efficiently, and which reflects an understanding of project and client objectives - Demonstrates ability to move logically from findings to conclusions - Organizes and articulates findings effectively - Executes reliably on well-defined assignments - Consistently delivers completed, quality work on agreed-upon schedule - Proactively solicits feedback; asks for help when needed; and demonstrates ability to manage expectations of others Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Argus, Tableau, or similar tools - New York State Real Estate Salesperson license (a plus) Required Skills: Financial modeling, Excel proficiency, PowerPoint proficiency Important Skills: Real estate advisory, Market research Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Teamwork, Attention to detail Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings accounts, Retirement savings plans, Life, and disability insurance programs, Paid and unpaid time away from work