CNL Commercial Real Estate

Position Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Development Associate to join our Development and Investments (“D&I”) team in Boca Raton, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter possessing strong financial skills, business acumen and leadership to work with the CCRE D&I team in analyzing and underwriting multiple office, industrial and retail commercial real estate acquisitions and development. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop advanced financial modeling and analysis using Argus and MS Excel.
• Gather, organize, and present demographic, economic, and real estate market research, draw objective conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Analyze and review leases, operating statements, development budgets, equity and debt term sheets, third party due diligence reports, etc.
• Prepare investment committee memos, equity/debt packages, presentations and reports for investors and lenders.
• Acquire key property and market information by gathering information from deal leads, brokers, property managers, etc.   
• Support business development opportunities, provide assistance on special projects, and complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requested:

• Must have an undergraduate degree in Finance or Real Estate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant underwriting, financial modeling and commercial real estate work experience; Master’s degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Argus is required – ability to model complex debt and partnership structures.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships - proven record of providing excellent customer service, both internal and external.

CNL Commercial Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer