Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.
A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.
Accelerate your success at Colliers.
Onsite Role Toronto, Ontario
Why Colliers?
As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including 2024’s Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, and Best Workplaces for Inclusion, among others.
About the role:
We are seeking a Financial Analyst, Development to join our Toronto team. This role provides analytical and financial support to the Development group on a variety of real estate projects including new developments, redevelopments, and acquisitions. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing project feasibility, preparing financial models, and supporting decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting.
Build, maintain, and refine detailed development proformas and cash flow models in Excel and Argus.
Conduct financial analyses to evaluate the feasibility, risk, and returns of potential development and redevelopment opportunities.
Support Development team throughout all project phases from early-stage due diligence and entitlement through to construction and stabilization.
Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee and client approval packages, including financial summaries and sensitivity analyses.
Contribute to monthly and quarterly development reporting and project reforecasting, providing updates on budgets, schedules, and key milestones
Review and summarize third-party reports, including market, cost, environmental, geotechnical, and engineering studies.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to verify assumptions, coordinate inputs, and ensure the accuracy of development models.
Participate in market research and analysis to support investment and development strategies.
Prepare ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed.
What you bring:
A university degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
Qualified candidates will have 3 years of experience in real estate development, investment analysis, or asset management; institutional or large-scale experience is an asset.
Strong financial acumen with proven experience in real estate underwriting, valuation, and discounted cash flow analysis.
Proficiency in Argus, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
Understanding of real estate fundamentals including development yields, capitalization rates, leasing structures, and capital markets.
Familiarity with major Canadian real estate markets and multi-asset property types (office, industrial, residential, or retail)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a genuine interest in learning and contributing to team success.
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What we offer:
Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.