Job Description

Overview
The Avison Young Vancouver office is seeking a Financial Analyst, able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment with a team of senior brokers.
The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $60,000 to $80,000, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.
Responsibilities

• Produce financial models (using Argus and Excel) of varying complexity, including but not limited to detailed cash-flow/pro-forma projections and development models
• 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
• 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

3-6 years of industry experience in a sell-side or buy-side capacity, including, but not limited to, commercial real estate investment, finance, investment sales, development, appraisal, or consulting is preferred * 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 Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop) 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
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