Transaction Analyst Jobs

Los Angeles - California - United States of America
About The Role
The Transaction Analyst role is a critical member of CBRE’s rapidly growing Private Equity Advisory practice. The individual in this role will conduct a variety of analyses focused on real estate strategies, in support of CBRE's Private Equity clients and their portfolio companies.
This role requires development of complex analysis such as cost takeout programming, real estate portfolio optimization, market dynamics, and benchmarking. Analysis supports a range of client deliverables including strategic due diligence, portfolio improvements, scenario planning, operational improvements, and portfolio company C-level communications.
Sitting at the intersection of Real Estate and Private Equity, the Analyst has tremendous opportunity to learn about both industries and build foundational skills for a successful career in either sector.
What you’ll do

• Prepares savings diagnostics applying data management, benchmarking, opportunity analytics, implementation, and project closeouts
• The Transaction Analyst will be a critical member of the CBRE Private Equity team, reporting directly to senior leadership. The Analyst will need to communicate and collaborate with various constituents across CBRE including internal service line leaders, and various execution partners.
• Supports and development of more sophisticated analysis (i.e., cost takeout programming, real estate portfolio optimization, market dynamics, benchmarking, etc.) related to specific initiatives.
• Provides client reporting, activity tracking and performance measurement.
• Uses CBRE technology tools to build diagnostic dashboards.
• Conducts, synthesizes, and presents research on industry standard methodologies, and other issues of importance to the client.
• Prepares preliminary recommendations.
• Validates source of savings and speed to deliver.
• Situationally, provides management of real estate transaction activities for a single property or defined portfolio of properties on behalf of clients. Prepares, recommends, and implements a transaction strategy. Coordinates field resources and other internal and external stakeholders. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Documents cost saves from CBRE initiatives, nationally and regionally, and internationally as required.
• Advises on CBRE service platform integration (i.e., Transaction Management, Capital Markets, Supply Chain and Logistics, Labor Analytics, Incentives etc.).
• Prepares professional, client-ready presentations and supporting documentation in a variety of formats including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Develops implementation plans and KPIs.
• The Analyst will interact closely with senior executives at Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies.

What you’ll need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training.
Real Estate Salesperson license preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Conducts advanced financial analysis.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and timelines. Responsible for setting own project timelines. Errors in judgment may cause significant impact to client, co-workers, and supervisor.
Why CBRE?
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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Transaction Analyst position is $90,000 annually [or $43.27 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Transaction Analyst position is $120,000 annually [or $57.69 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Service line: Advisory Segment