Associate Capital Markets

Job Title Associate Capital Markets Job Description Summary Cushman & Wakefield is recruiting an Investment Associate to strengthen its Capital Markets (Real Estate Investment). The Associate will be part of Cushman & Wakefield's investment team and will be responsible for developing new business and executing investment mandates in the commercial real estate area with a special focus on the office sector and change of use opportunities.

Responsibilities Business Development: Identify and originate investment transaction opportunities within the real estate market, acting on behalf of both buyers and sellers. Proactively source new leads through market intelligence and off-market opportunities. Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis: Develop financial models and perform investment and divestment analyses across a wide range of real estate assets to support strategic decision-making. Client Relationship Management: Prepare and actively participate in client meetings, business development initiatives, and investor presentations, maintaining strong relationships with national and international stakeholders. Sell-Side Transaction Execution: Manage real estate disposal processes, including reviewing asset information, preparing business plans and marketing materials, coordinating sales campaigns, negotiating offers, managing due diligence processes, and supporting the negotiation and execution of transaction documentation. Buy-Side Transaction Execution: Generate and analyze acquisition opportunities, develop investment business plans, support financial underwriting, coordinate due diligence processes, assist in negotiations, and support transactions through closing. Real Estate Advisory: Conduct in-depth analysis of the real estate sector, understanding the dynamics, fundamentals, and emerging trends across multiple asset classes, with a particular focus on the office sector. Provide strategic advice to domestic and international investors regarding their real estate portfolios. Strong understanding of the living sector (residential, co-living, flex living, and related segments) is essential, particularly for opportunities involving asset repositioning or change-of-use strategies. Market Research & Analysis: Perform continuous market research and analysis to stay informed of national and international real estate market trends, providing accurate insights and recommendations to clients and investors. Cross-Selling & Collaboration: Identify and generate cross-selling opportunities across different asset classes within the Capital Markets team, leveraging a holistic view of the investment market to maximize business opportunities and client value. Profile & Role requirements Previous experience in commercial real estate, preferably in Capital Markets, investment sales, real estate valuation, financial analysis, investment underwriting, and/or transaction execution. University degree in a relevant field, such as Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related discipline. Strong financial and analytical skills, including experience in financial modelling, valuation methodologies, cash flow analysis, and investment underwriting. Solid understanding of real estate markets, investment dynamics, and key performance indicators across different asset classes. Business development mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and contribute to revenue generation. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, investors, and senior stakeholders. Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with excellent problem-solving capabilities. High sense of responsibility, autonomy, resilience, and ability to perform under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate, mentor, and manage junior team members. Fluency in