Transaction Analyst - Bay Area, Remote

About the Role:

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented commercial real estate professional seeking to make a significant impact within a dynamic, high-performing team? As a CBRE Transaction Analyst, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and supporting the execution of complex real estate transactions. This includes conducting thorough financial analysis, lease, proposal and LOI analysis, preparing comprehensive reports including metrics, ensuring seamless operational support for various real estate activities, and contributing directly to the strategic objectives and overall success of our clients.

Remote position. Candidates must reside in the Bay Area.

What You'll Do:

Manage, monitor, and report monthly on the progress of lease terminations, renewals, rent commencements, and increases.

Support tracking lease information, property values, capital expenditures, rental rates, and real estate assignments.

Assist with managing local transaction implementation.

Facilitate closeout process including hand-off to lease administration team.

Provide transactional financial breakdown support to the team.

Participate in various real estate transactions such as lease negotiation and administration.

Administer quality assurance program, customer satisfaction surveys, key performance indicators, and transaction scorecards.

Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Experience with commercial real estate transactions, financial modeling and reporting are a plus.

Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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 $75,000 annually or ($36.06 per hour) and the maximum salary for the Transaction Analyst position is $95,000 annually [or $45.68 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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