Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

This is an onsite role based out of our Rosemont, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Build advanced financial models to evaluate lease, acquisition, and occupancy strategies from both landlord and tenant perspectives
• Analyze lease proposals and buy vs. lease scenarios, outlining financial impacts, assumptions, and deal comparisons
• Manage lease negotiations by tracking deal terms and supporting landlord–tenant discussions
• Perform cash flow, termination, and sensitivity analyses to assess financial outcomes under varying scenarios
• Review and abstract real estate documents (leases, contracts, loan agreements) and maintain accurate rent rolls
• Analyze operating statements, budgets, and market conditions to support underwriting assumptions and valuations
• Evaluate mortgage structures and property-level risks while identifying value-add opportunities
• Conduct property valuations and support transactions with detailed financial modeling and data analysis
• Collaborate with brokers, asset managers, and clients to resolve underwriting issues and support deal execution
• Present financial insights and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating complex analyses
• Stay current on market trends, leasing structures, and industry developments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Commerce, or related area required.
• 5+ years’ experience in underwriting commercial real estate assets
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ARGUS and Costar required
• Exceptional analytical and research skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, navigating challenges with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Fundamental understanding of physical condition and operations of commercial real estate buildings

Qualifications

• Passionate and takes ownership
• Works collaboratively with brokers, marketing, and project administrators
• Supports high-volume, industry-leading team
• Delivers expert financial modeling and analytical insights

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Underwriting commercial real estate assets
• Microsoft Excel
• ARGUS
• Costar

Benefits

• Medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
• Short-term / long-term disability
• 401k plan with employer match
• 10 days of sick leave
• Minimum of 15-days vacation annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave

Pay

Pursuant to local law, the approximate compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $114,000. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

The role is based out of Rosemont, IL.

Contact Information

To apply, 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.