Financial Analyst

Job summary

The role involves producing complex financial models and underwriting pro-formas to support the Mortgage Team. Additionally, the analyst will conduct market research, prepare pitch materials, and assist brokers with loan funding and document organization.

Job details

Our Story About You: You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career. If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young! About Us: 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. Real estate can have an enormous 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. We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work. Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation! Overview The Avison Young Calgary office is seeking a Financial Analyst, able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment with our Mortgage Team. Responsibilities Produce financial models and underwriting pro-formas of varying complexity, including but not limited to detailed cash-flow/pro-forma projections and development/construction models Financial statement analysis Assist with deal structuring and scheduling and communicating with clients and internal stakeholders Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and real estate market data for input into project specific deliverables Write proposals and offering materials for new or existing assignments and pursuits utilizing effective work planning capabilities Assist with preparation of presentation and pitch materials for new business pursuits Prepare research pieces for special events and presentations Conduct market surveys including sales and lease comparable Assist brokers with funding of loans, including organizing documents with lenders and borrowers Identify, analyze and support the pursuit of brokerage opportunities Assist with the daily management and workflow of the production pipeline Assist in developing Avison Young’s profile in the market by identifying marketing opportunities, including conferences, speaking engagements and networking Maintain current and fluid knowledge of regulations and adapt to changes quickly Assist in reviewing legal documents such as leases, loans, and engagement letters Assist in ad-hoc work as required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Economics, Business Finance and/or Real Estate with a strong record of academic achievement and demonstrated quantitative skills Understanding of real estate fundamentals, economic metrics and research processes Strong understanding of financial concepts Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate into strategic deliverables Superior grammar and business writing skills Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word with experience in Argus considered an asset Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work independently and within a team on a wide variety of projects Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure and effectively manage time and workload Advanced internet research capabilities Professional, entrepreneurial, high-energy individual, with aptitude to learn new concepts and software Recent work experience in commercial real estate would be considered an asset Workplace Type On-Site Our Equal Opportunity Commitment Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law. Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process. For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!

What you’ll do

The role involves producing complex financial models and underwriting pro-formas to support the Mortgage Team. Additionally, the analyst will conduct market research, prepare pitch materials, and assist brokers with loan funding and document organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Finance, or Real Estate is required, along with strong quantitative and financial analysis skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and experience with Argus or commercial real estate is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Modeling
• Underwriting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Deal Structuring
• Market Research
• Business Writing
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Argus
• Quantitative Analysis
• Real Estate Fundamentals
• Project Management
• Client Communication
• Data Evaluation
• Legal Document Review

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Sales

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