27 Oct
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CBRE
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Vancouver
About the Role : As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing commercial real estate market research, investment financial underwriting, and assisting brokers with transaction due diligence for CBRE National Investment Team Vancouver.
This job is part of the Brokerage job function working with the National Investment Team - Vancouver, the top investment team by market share in the province. You will work alongside a group of analysts, underwriting some of the most high-profile investment properties across all asset types: office, industrial, retail, multi-family, development land, and development joint ventures. This high performing team provides an excellent opportunity for training and development and an exciting work setting that is fast paced and rewarding.
What You’ll Do :
- Complete financial underwriting for investment property sale opportunities using Excel and Argus.
- Prepare market overviews, market reports, surveys, and research‑driven presentations to support investment analysis and client marketing materials.
- Prepare valuation and marketing proposals in PowerPoint, combining underwriting and research analysis with strong attention to layout, clarity, and professional presentation quality.
- Build pro forma cash flow models, discounted cash flow analyses, residual land value analyses, and development / joint venture models.
- Conduct market research to support underwriting assumptions, including rents, vacancy, absorption, cap rates, land values, and investor activity.
- Take on increasing responsibility, working independently to deliver high‑quality analysis while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven environment.
- Assist brokers with preparation of valuation materials, investment summaries, and marketing strategy proposals across all asset types, including time‑sensitive and ad‑hoc requests in support of active transactions.
- Liaise with appraisers,
client‑side financial analysts and ownership groups to obtain property information and market data to support underwriting and transaction due diligence.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with brokers, financial analysts, marketing, and internal CBRE support teams, contributing to a strong team‑oriented and high‑performance culture.
What You’ll Need :
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, business, or a related discipline preferred; progress toward or completion of a CPA or CFA designation is considered an asset but not required.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to commercial real estate, investment analysis, appraisal, development, lending, or capital markets.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and quantitative analysis; PowerPoint proficiency is required for creating clear, professional, client‑ready presentations; familiarity with design tools (e.g. Adobe InDesign) is considered an asset but not required.
- Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate and capital markets, with a foundational understanding of how investment properties are evaluated.
- Foundational understanding of core commercial real estate valuation concepts is required, including NOI, cap rates, discounted cash flows, and return metrics.
- Exposure to Argus is an asset but not required; willingness and aptitude to become proficient in Argus is expected.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven team environment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits :
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Financial Analyst (Vancouver)
🏢 CBRE
📍 Vancouver