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Cognisant

Commercial Asset Management Analyst

Full Time · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

Posted Aug 3, 2026

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  • Commercial Asset Management Analyst
  • Location: New York, NY / Washington, DC / San Francisco, CA
  • Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 + Bonus + Benefits
  • Company: Leading Global Real Estate Investment & Asset Management Firm
  • About the Role
  • A highly regarded real estate investment manager is seeking an ambitious and analytically minded Commercial Asset Management Analyst to join its growing asset management team.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse commercial real estate portfolio while working alongside experienced investment, asset management, and operational professionals. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring asset performance, supporting business plan execution, evaluating investment opportunities, and helping maximise value across a portfolio of institutional-quality assets.
  • The position offers broad exposure across asset management, leasing, valuation, capital planning, acquisitions, and dispositions, making it an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career within real estate investment and asset management.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • • Support the preparation and execution of property business plans, operating budgets, and capital expenditure programmes.
  • • Monitor asset performance against business plans and provide recommendations to enhance value and returns.
  • • Assist with leasing strategy, lease analysis, and evaluation of tenant proposals.
  • • Conduct market research and property-level analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
  • • Perform financial modelling, asset valuations, and investment return analyses.
  • • Support refinancing, hold-sell evaluations, and other strategic asset management initiatives.
  • • Work closely with joint venture partners, property managers, leasing teams, and external advisers.
  • • Assist with acquisition due diligence and disposition processes.
  • • Review development projects, capital programmes, and funding requests.
  • • Prepare investment memos, presentations, and reporting materials for senior stakeholders.
  • The Person
  • You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline and possess 1-3 years of experience within real estate investment, asset management, acquisitions, valuation, finance, or a related field.
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities are essential, together with advanced Excel skills and experience evaluating commercial real estate investments. Exposure to ARGUS and cashflow modelling would be highly advantageous.
  • The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, commercially aware, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in commercial real estate investing are essential.

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Commercial Asset Management Analyst

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