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Investment Banking Real Estate Associate

AT CBRE
CBRE

Investment Banking Real Estate Associate

Boston, MA

About The Role:

Under moderate supervision, conducts financial analysis/research to support Investment Banking initiative. Prepares financial models used to evaluate financial structures for investment banking transactions and details the analysis conducted to support that value. Analysis may be used for investment banking advisory services.

What You'll Do:

  • Associates are expected to be an integral part of the investment advisory process across not only individual transactions but throughout the life cycle of our client mandates.
  • Play an active role in investment advisory transactions from start to finish, including legal documentation and closing logistics.
  • Prepare financial analyses in support of the firm's due diligence on secondary real estate investment mandates. Such analyses will include, complex modeling of fund and transaction structures, discounted cash flow analyses, and financial analyses including asset level valuation, multiple/cap rates, comparable transaction analyses, and market research.
  • Review partnership agreements and other documents associated with transaction to understand and quantify the impacts on transaction, including any transfer restrictions and other unique situations that may arise.
  • Prepare offering memoranda and due diligence questionnaires. All team members will be encouraged to offer insights and ideas regarding deal dynamics, creative transaction structures and deal terms that help lead to successful transactions.
  • Coordinate with legal advisors, sellers, buyers, and GPs to help transfer assets.
  • Assist with the tracking of secondary transaction volume and opportunities.

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What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university in Finance or related field or MBA and a minimum of two to four years of related experience and/or training in Real Estate/Corporate Finance/M&A/Leverage Finance.
  • Series 79 and 63 preferred to enter job. Series 79 and 63 taken during first three months of employment.
  • Strong financial acumen and excel modeling experience in building out complex transactions, carry waterfall structures, and sensitivity analysis; Proficiency in Argus a plus.
  • Sound investment judgment and outstanding numerical, analytical and valuation skills for the purpose of assessing opportunities.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills enabling the candidate to interact effectively with clients and with third parties.
  • Entrepreneurial thought and action; motivated self-starter.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: CBRE-191678
Employment Type: Full Time