Financial Analyst

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!

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 Vancouver office is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst/Underwriter who will complete financial and real estate underwriting and analysis related to debt and equity markets. Candidate will work collaboratively with and provide support to the Debt and Equity Finance / Mortgage Services team.

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated to be between $50,000 to $55,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through a bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all Canadian locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity. This posting is for an existing vacancy withing our organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses, including cash flow projections, valuation models and sensitivity analyses
• Produce financial models (using Argus and Excel) of varying complexity, including but not limited to detailed cash-flow/pro-forma projections, development models, and equity waterfalls
• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and real estate market data for input into project specific deliverables
• Identify, analyze and support the implementation of debt/equity broking opportunities
• Assist with the daily management and workflow of the production pipeline
• Work with and interact with lender credit teams, customer support unit and closers
• Work with broker lead and support customer(s) in a timely, professional, and detailed manner
• In partnership with senior team members, evaluate creditworthiness of borrowers and their ability to repay loans to support credit decisions
• Assist in developing AY’s profile in the market by identifying marketing opportunities, including conferences, speaking engagements and networking
• Oversee financials used to underpin the loan application processes ensuring accuracy and robustness
• Maintain current and fluid knowledge of regulations and adapt to changes quickly
• Evaluate lending options to determine the optimal structure of the loan or alternative products
• Maintain an ongoing understanding of credit quality requirements of lenders to ensure loan applications meet or exceed corporate credit quality parameters
• Assist in reviewing legal documents such as leases, loans, and engagement letters
• Prepare 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 comparables
• Assist in supporting the growth of the mortgage services business through existing contacts and Avison Young clients
• 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
• Strong understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate into strategic deliverables
• Understanding of real estate fundamentals, economic metrics and research processes
• Superior grammar and business writing skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 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, high-energy individual, with leadership experience
• Familiarity with construction processes and terminology / on site field experience
• Recent work experience in commercial real estate would be considered an asset

On-Site

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!