Associate, National Advisory - Vancouver, Canada - CMLS Financial

CMLS Financial

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Associate, National Advisory

Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
CMLS Financial is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing National Advisory team.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, National Advisory, the Associate will be responsible for supporting the capital markets client execution services.

The CMLS National Advisory division supports real estate investors, developers and owners seeking full market exposure and deal execution through a trusted advisor.

Working coast to coast and together with our strategic partnership in New York, we represent clients by sourcing and securing the most favourable capital solutions custom tailored for their unique specifications.

The team focuses on initiatives across the real estate spectrum including but not limited to, Structured Finance, Real Asset Advisory & Disposition, Capital Markets Advisory, Debt Advisory, and Infrastructure & Alternative Assets Advisory.

You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment working diligently in real estate financial analysis, modeling, and deal execution.

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 a strong company culture and camaraderie. 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, then you will love the culture in CMLS' National Advisory Division.

About the Role:

Support all aspects of the National Advisory practice
Lead Analyst team in the analysis and underwriting of deals, by reviewing due diligence and market data, providing to Associate VP for review and completion
Generation of all marketing materials including comprehensive offering memorandums, providing to Associate VP for review and completion
Produce financial models (using Argus and Excel) of varying complexity, including but not limited to detailed DCF/proforma projections, waterfall analysis, development, and financing models
Lead Analyst team in the gathering and evaluation of economic, demographic, and real estate market data for input into projectspecific deliverables
Lead the preparation of presentation and pitch materials for new business pursuits
Prepare research pieces for special events and presentations
Identify, analyze, and support the pursuit of sellside opportunities
Assist with the daily management and workflow of the production pipeline
Participate in client idea generation and strategy sessions
Assist in reviewing legal documents
Assist in adhoc work as required

This role is for you, if you have:

3-4+ years of experience in commercial real estate either in a finance, investment, or development capacity, and an excellent working knowledge of how differing capital structures affect returns
Bachelor's Degree preferably in Economics, Business Finance and/or Real Estate with a strong record of academic achievement and demonstrated quantitative skills
Real Estate License and finance designation (CFA, CBV, CPA, etc.), considered an asset
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate it into strategic deliverables
Excellent problemsolving skills and mathematical aptitude
Superior grammar and business writing skills
Solid oral and written communication skills
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with experience in Argus considered an asset
Demonstrated professionalism, judgment, and integrity in daily operations
Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and adapt to market and system changes
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 multitask, work successfully under pressure and effectively manage time and workload
Willingness and interest in working across multiple real estate sectors and geographies
Professional, entrepreneurial, highenergy individual, with an aptitude to learn new concepts and software

Benefits and Perks
Some of the benefits we offer at CMLS are:

Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
Health, Drug, Vision, and Dental benefits
Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days (in addition to all civil and statutory holidays)
RRSP Matching Program
Maternity / Parental Leave Top Up Program
Discounted gym memberships
Travel assistance and EAP
Business Casual dress code
Company social events + sport teams
Hybrid work arrangements and telecommuting opportunities
And more

Who are we?

Established in 1974, CMLS Financial is the leading provider of capital solutions for commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors.

We have over 45 year