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 fully onsite position based out of our San Francisco, CA offices.***
About the role:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing exceptional analytical support to the Capital Markets team and their clients. They will work primarily in the areas of valuation, financial analysis, and in the preparation of relevant presentation material for pitches and proposals.
In this role, you will:
- Work autonomously to analyze, underwrite and forecast property cash flows and valuations using excel spreadsheet analysis and performs complex Argus modeling.
- Researches and develops assumptions required for the development of values such as market growth rates, rents, construction costs, lease rates.
- Develops opinions and recommendations on potential development opportunities through analysis of various inputs that affect overall value and liquidity of assets.
- May liaise with municipalities to confirm land use designations, development service charges, and existing services.
- Performs financial and cost analyses (e.g. cash-flow analysis, lease analysis, IRR calculations) and prepares related reports.
- Conducts scenario analysis (e.g. lease restructuring – buy-outs, renewal vs. relocation scenarios)
- Analyzes property values relative to market conditions and recent sales data.
- Involved in developing strategy for pitches from a finance perspective; may be involved in presenting pitches to existing and potential clients.
- Conducts on-going market research and maintains a sale transaction database for Northern California/Nevada
- Assists with research, development and writing offering materials and broker opinions of value
- Assists with Due Diligence/Transaction Management as needed
What you bring:
- 1+ years' experience in financial analytics of real estate or capital markets.
- Strong understanding of Argus (Certified is a bonus)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- A background in Commercial Real Estate is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related area.
- Experience developing in-depth financial analysis.
Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Area / Location Specific: San Francisco, California
Approximate Compensation for this Role:
• Annual salary range: $71,921 – $77,000
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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 [email protected] for assistance.
Skills Required
- 1+ years' experience in financial analytics of real estate or capital markets
- Strong understanding of Argus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related area
- A background in Commercial Real Estate
What We Do
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 67 countries, our more than 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership with significant insider ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. With annualized revenues of $3.0 billion ($3.3 billion including affiliates) and $40 billion of assets under management, we maximize the potential of property and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.







