Interview - Financial Analyst
r/CommercialRealEstate, would love some help here.

I’ve got an interview for a financial analyst position at a well know development shop in the Greater Toronto Area. I’m wondering what to expect and how I should best prepare.

The developer works on mid to high rise mixed use developments throughout Canada. They’ve got spectacular deal flow and great sites. I really enjoy many of their project. This would be a fantastic opportunity as I feel it will provide me with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of development and round out my breadth of knowledge quite nicely. 

My responsibilities will be underwriting and providing development  support for projects nationally.

In my current role as an investment sales broker, I am part of a team where I provide deal support. From market analysis, business development, site selection, to minor under writing building pro formas. Additionally, I have exposure to Argus. I have worked assemblies, street front, and office deals. No mf as of yet, but I have a lead that I’ve sourced and am working on finding a site for them. Most of what I’ve been doing thus far has been off market work but I do have experience with listings. I would not say financials are my strongest asset, certainly room for improvement and I’m currently working through the A.CRE accelerator. I certainly wouldn’t say I’m the most qualified candidate for the job, but landing this would be a dream come true. 

I would appreciate any and all advice on how to prepare for this.

Thank you.
[{"id": "fgv35te", "text": "In a some-what similar position. Here to see what everyone else says and hopefully hear an update from you with good news after your interview. Best of luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgv6f2h", "text": "Nice suit, firm handshake, and a willingness to bend the numbers to get deals done.", "replies": [{"id": "fgvf1mt", "text": "I really dont agree with bending the numbers, my belief is that you should do your own due diligence, get the number you think is right, and have the arguments to defend your opinion...", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgvgix5", "text": "Looks like you are already used to pro formas, development budgets and development cost controlling.\n\nI think you will also have contact with the banks regarding financing and refinancing, so you should ask them about that in the interview.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgxw8v5", "text": "Good luck", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgyopm9", "text": "These interviews are almost always fit based. The people interviewing you want to know they can spend 10-12 hours a day with you and whether they can rely on you in pressure situations. Be engaged, be curious and do your homework. Find out the three most recent deals the company has acquired, have questions prepared for each of the deals. Understand the market, at a minimum know the major statistics about the market (rent, vacancy etc), skip the general questions and get specific.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]