Job Description
Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.
Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
*** This is a hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home) based at our Birmingham, MI. office*** About you You are a detail-driven and results-oriented Financial Analyst who thrives in fast-paced, high-performing environments. With a strong ability to see the full picture while mastering the details, you play a pivotal role in driving deals from inception through completion. Your analytical mindset allows you to transform complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
You excel in collaborative settings, working seamlessly alongside brokers, marketing professionals, and project administrators to deliver exceptional outcomes. Known for your adaptability and precision, you manage high volumes of work without compromising accuracy or quality. Your proactive approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to excellence make you a trusted partner in every stage of the deal lifecycle.
Above all, you bring a passion for financial analysis and a drive to contribute to a leading, industry-recognized team.
In this role you will... - Underwrite income-producing assets using Excel.
- Analyze historical operating statements, budgets, leases and loan agreements, as well as current market conditions in order to determine financial underwriting assumptions.
- Review, analyze, comprehend, abstract and interpret various types of real estate documents (including leases, appraisals, property condition reports, environmental reports, etc).
- Identify critical property level financial issues
- Present and discuss financial models to brokers and clients.
- Assist in developing content and writing presentation packages and offering memoranda.
- Coordinate with debt/equity team members to underwrite based on debt placement scenarios.
- Gather and track critical financial data points for research and negotiation purposes.
- Analyze mortgage documents and understand prepayments, yield maintenance, and defeasance.
- Ability to present results of analyses in a formal client setting to audiences with a wide range of financial acumen.
- Be able to discuss financial metrics and implications on the phone with clients and defend the projected numbers.
- Participate in pitch presentations with prospect and client meetings and lead discussions on financial modeling.
- Communicate with Capital Markets professionals, property managers, asset managers and principals to clarify inconsistencies found during the underwriting process and address other property specific issues.
What you'll bring - Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related area required.
- 2-3 years of experience in a related role. Experience in commercial real estate preferred.
- Experience with developing financial models, cash flows, IRR, DCF, Cash on Cash analysis, etc. for cash flowing assets and development opportunities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all.
- Ability to work in a complex team environment across multiple departments, under minimum supervision and manage tight deadlines.
- Time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Work visa