Job Title

Junior Analyst

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Graduate/Junior Analyst to join our EMEA Retail Investment Team, based onsite at our Prague office. This role is designed for recent graduates who are eager to build a career in real estate investment and capital markets and gain hands-on experience working on live transactions from day one.
You will work closely with investment professionals from day one, supporting institutional clients across a strong pipeline of retail investment transactions throughout Europe. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in analysing and underwriting retail real estate acquisitions and disposals.

• Assist with investment analysis, including cash flow modelling, asset valuation, and development appraisals.

• Prepare presentation materials and analyses for internal and client use.

• Attend client briefings, internal meetings, and conference calls.

• Conduct market research and provide data across different geographies and retail sectors.

• Support transaction processes, including deal onboarding and coordination with brokers, advisers and stakeholders.

• Travel across the European region as required.

Graduate Profile & Requirements:

• Recent graduate or final-year student with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, real estate, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a genuine interest in real estate and investment markets.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (essential as all communication will be in English from day one).

• Good working knowledge of Excel; prior exposure to financial modelling is an advantage.

• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate analysis.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take responsibility.

• Ability and motivation to work in a high-performance environment with a strong sense of urgency.

• Ability to travel within the EU and the UK.

• Prior internships or placements in finance, real estate, consulting, or related fields are an advantage but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• You will join a small team, giving you significant exposure to the business from day one.

• Exposure to large scale retail real estate investment transactions.

• Hands-on experience in financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis, supported by senior team members.

• A steep learning curve and early responsibility within a collaborative and supportive team.

• Regular client exposure and the opportunity to build an international professional network.

• A full-time graduate position with clear long-term career development opportunities within Cushman & Wakefield.

• The combination of hands-on responsibility, direct mentorship, and international deal exposure makes this position an excellent foundation for a long-term career in real estate investment.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”