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Due Diligence Manager

Job Description Summary

Based in our Vancouver, British Columbia office, the Due Diligence Manager will be responsible for overseeing a broad range of strategic and professional services, software programs, tools, and supports, to fee earners with the goal of increasing both the number of mandates secured and successful transaction closures through the preparation of market leading Broker Opinion of Value documents and Confidential Information Memorandums in addition to other valuation services as required by the Brokerage. Quickly developing a thorough understanding of the business, the market, and working collaboratively with fee earners and others will be critical to the candidate's success in this role.
Daily responsibilities include managing a team of Financial Analysts and a Due Diligence Specialist to support the due diligence needs of the office. This position will collaborate and partner with Research and Marketing to execute projects as requested by fee earners. The Due Diligence Manager is ultimately accountable for providing an exceptional level of due diligence support and expertise, working closely with fee earners in a variety of commercial real estate product types. Additionally, the Due Diligence Manager will be responsible for seeing through the completion of all required documents from start to finish, including setting timelines, following up with supporting services, and managing expectations of all departments involved.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage team of Financial Analysts and a Due Diligence Specialist.
• Maintain project schedules and delegate activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Oversee and guide efforts of Due Diligence Team with the development and coordination of local business development and market analysis initiatives.
• Oversee and guide efforts of Due Diligence Team with the coordination and production of various documents, including but not limited to the development of proposals, presentation and offering memorandums, and partner with Marketing and Research to provide market leading materials.
• When required, provide research, analysis, and underwriting (maps, images, market information, sales comparables, and case studies) in support of assembling proposals and presentations.
• When required, assist Due Diligence Team and/or fee earners in the production of customized reports for business development, utilizing both internal and external data and analytical tools:
  • Respond to requests for market intelligence pieces and/or analysis from fee-earners, and/or Marketing.
  • Partner with Marketing to create effective reporting and visualizations to help internal and external stakeholders easily grasp local commercial real estate trends.

Experience /Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role including a minimum of 1 year managing people
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and mentor team members while working collaboratively with other office departments.
• Commercial real estate or professional services experience preferred including valuation and/or appraisal.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Urban Land Economics, or Geography is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and balance multiple deliverables
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interface with and communicate with clients
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Exceptional leadership skills

Ability to influence peers and leaders

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s'engage a respecter l'equite en matiere d'emploi. Notre objectif est d'offrir un milieu de travail diversifie, inclusif et exempt d'obstacles. Si vous etes une personne handicapee et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l'offre d'emploi dans un autre format ou d'acceder a toute autre mesure d'adaptation au cours du processus d'embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel a canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.