G034 | Junior Analyst, National Advisory (Co-op Student)

G034 | Junior Analyst, National Advisory (Co-op Student)

Junior Analyst, National Advisory (Co-op Student)

Toronto, ON

Term: May 2025 – August 2025

CMLS is looking for a summer co-op to join as a Junior Analyst on our National Advisory team. You will be reporting into and supporting the Vice President, Advisory Underwriting. The CMLS National Advisory division supports real estate investors, developers and owners seeking full market exposure and deal execution through a trusted advisor. Working coast to coast and together with our strategic partnership in New York, we represent clients by sourcing and securing the most favourable capital solutions custom tailored for their unique specifications. The team focuses on initiatives across the real estate spectrum including but not limited to,



Structured Finance, Real Asset Advisory & Disposition, Capital Markets Advisory, Debt Advisory, and Infrastructure & Alternative Assets Advisory. You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment working diligently in real estate financial analysis, modeling, and deal execution. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy a strong company culture and camaraderie. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career. If this sounds like you, then you will love the culture in CMLS’ National Advisory Division

In this role you will:

- Support all aspects of the National Advisory practice
- Analyze and underwrite deals reviewing due diligence and market data, providing to AVP for review and completion




- Generate all marketing materials including comprehensive offering memorandums, providing to AVP for review and completion
- Produce financial models (using Argus and Excel) of varying complexity, including but not limited to detailed cash-flow/pro-forma projections and development models
- Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and real estate market data for input into project-specific deliverables
- Assist with the preparation of presentation and pitch materials for new business pursuits
- Prepare research pieces for special events and presentations
- Conduct market surveys including sales and lease comparables
- Identify, analyze and support the pursuit of sell-side opportunities
- Assist with the daily management and workflow of the production pipeline
- Participate in client idea generation and strategy sessions




- Assist in reviewing legal documents such as leases, loans, development permit applications and engagement letters
- Assist in ad-hoc work as required

This role is for you, if:

- You are ideally a 3rd or 4th year university/post-secondary student
- You have a keen interest in working in the Commercial Real Estate lending industry
- You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are able to work well independently as well as within a team environment
- You have experience creating and delivering business presentations and strong technical writing skills
- You are very results-driven and possess strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
- You take ownership of your work and demonstrate a high degree of accountability and commitment at all times




- You are completing an undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: finance, economics, urban land development, accounting or business administration
- You are an intermediate to advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- You have a passion for real estate combined with an understanding of financial and statement analysis

Who are we? Established in 1974, CMLS Financial is the leading provider of capital solutions for commercial property owners, developers and real estate investors. We have over 50 years of experience, 35,000 clients, $45 billion in assets under administration, and offices coast to coast. Some of Canada's most prominent banks, investment managers, insurance companies, and pension funds rely on CMLS Financial for a variety of critically important services. Building on our solid foundation of financial strength and experience,



we continue to deliver unparalleled capital solutions for all our clients' needs. About National Advisory National Advisory, operating under the CMLS Advisory brand, was launched in the Spring of 2021 with a mission to help our clients achieve their objectives with custom-tailored capital solutions that meet their specific needs. CMLS Advisory encompasses five lines of business: debt advisory, private placements and structured finance, real asset advisory and dispositions, infrastructure financial advisory, and capital markets advisory. You will love working here Employees tell us that they love that we strike the balance in creating an incredibly professional, yet dynamic and enjoyable corporate culture.



We work in a fluid and fast-paced environment that is supportive of energetic and motivated individuals who pride themselves on being flexible and results-driven. Our employees are able to gain valuable industry exposure, lots of learning opportunities, and truly impact the business. We are committed to providing our people with a challenging and rewarding career because our employees are what set us apart and we know it. Equal Opportunity Employer CMLS Financial is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.



We want to hear from you! If you are confident that you would be a strong asset to our team, submit both a cover letter and resume today! We thank all applicants for their time in applying, however we will only contact those selected for an interview. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end on February 17, 2025.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjob.ca/job/90552615/g034-junior-analyst-national-advisory-co-op-student-old-toronto/?utm_source=html