About Macdonald & Company

The leading global recruitment consultancy dedicated to real estate and related assets.

Macdonald and Company London Office

Experts in real estate.

Our unparalleled knowledge of the real estate industry, global connections and high level of service mean we are trusted advisors to the very best in the industry. Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing or advising on real estate, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

The high standards, professionalism and confidential approach we adopt recruiting in this industry have led us to being appointed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as their preferred recruitment partner for over a decade.

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Our unparalleled knowledge of real estate, our global connections and high level of service mean we are trusted advisors to the very best in the industry.

Peter Moore MRICS

Group CEO

The most extensive database of real estate professionals in the world.

Established in 1994 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our recent searches have placed candidates in 72 countries.

Our database is the largest in the world for real estate and built environment professionals, which we combine with deep industry knowledge and connections.

Working alongside our colleagues internationally, we recommend and adopt the recruitment methodology best suited to your business.

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The right introductions for your business

Our teams specialise in recruitment across the various sectors and stages of the industry, including Real Estate Investment & Funds, Development, Real Estate Services and more.

Our extensive international network extends to 250,000 specialist candidates; from CEOs and C suite to graduates, finance specialists, corporate functions and freelance staff.

To provide you with a ‘one-stop’ point of contact, we assign a dedicated senior account manager that specialises in your sector and location.

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Specialists

Our teams are experts in recruiting across all real estate specialisms.

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Real Estate Investment & Funds

The Investment & Funds team at Macdonald & Company acts for investors in real estate and related assets globally. Our consultants’ expertise spans all levels and positions in private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, investment managers, banks, property companies & REITs.

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Development

The Development team at Macdonald & Company specialise in acting for real estate developers from large, established and often multi-national firms to exciting, forward-thinking start-ups spanning mixed use, commercial, industrial and residential development.

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Real Estate Services

The Real Estate Services team at Macdonald & Company's specialise in the services businesses that provide consultancy to the property industry. In addition, the team also represents corporate real estate occupiers.

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Planning, Architecture & Design

The Planning, Architecture & Design team at Macdonald & Company specialises in the early stages of the real estate development process, recruiting the professionals and skills demanded by developers, occupiers and service providers.

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Building & Construction

The Building & Construction team at Macdonald & Company recruit professionals with technical disciplines for leading businesses across the property industry from investors to developers and service providers.

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Finance & Accountancy

The Finance and Accountancy team at Macdonald & Company specialise in finance roles exclusively for real estate businesses. These organisations typically require finance professionals with specialist industry knowledge in areas such as transactional contracts, service charges, business rates and taxes.

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Corporate Services

The Corporate Services team at Macdonald & Company specialise in roles spanning all head office and business support functions exclusively for real estate businesses. These roles include Legal Counsel and Compliance, Business Development, Marketing, Human Resources, Executive Assistance and Office Management.

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History

Our key milestones spanning three decades of specialist real estate recruitment.

1994

Founded

Macdonald & Company was established as a specialist property recruitment consultancy in London.

1998

Second UK Office

Second office in the U.K. opened in Manchester.

2005

First International Office

Our first international office was set up in Dubai.

2006

Africa Expansion

The South Africa office was opened in Johannesburg, servicing the sub-Saharan region.

2006

Takeover of Prime People PLC

Prime People was taken over by Macdonald & Company Group Ltd.

2006

Asia Expansion

First Asia office opened in Hong Kong, covering Greater China.

2011

Second Asia Office

Second Asia office opened in Singapore, servicing South-East Asia.

2017

Command Acquisition

Macdonald & Company acquires Command Recruitment.

2018

Germany Expansion

First German office opened in Frankfurt.

2019

Second German Office

Second German office opened in Düsseldorf.

2020

U.S. Expansion

First U.S. office opened in Houston, Texas.

2024

Prime People Brand Retirement

Macdonald & Company becomes the group's sole brand and focus.

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Financial Analyst

Miami

Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Full-Suite of Benefits

Permanent

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held real estate investment and development firm with a diversified portfolio across commercial and residential property types. The platform is active across multiple stages of the investment lifecycle and combines investment analysis, development, active asset management and operations within a collaborative, hands-on environment.The OpportunityThe firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to evaluate new real estate investments and provide analytical support across its existing portfolio. The position combines acquisition underwriting, development and value-add analysis, asset-level forecasting and decision support for senior leadership. It is well suited to an analyst who wants broad exposure across property types and across the full investment lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, audit and maintain detailed Excel models for acquisitions, development and redevelopment, ongoing operations, financing, recapitalizations and dispositions.Underwrite office, retail, multifamily, condominium and mixed-use opportunities, including cash flow projections, debt and equity structures, return metrics, scenario analysis and sensitivities.Review rent rolls, leases, historical financials, budgets, capital plans, market data and third-party reports as part of investment and asset-level diligence.Create and update ARGUS Enterprise models for lease-intensive commercial assets, where applicable.Support investment committee memoranda, lender and investor materials, business plans and executive reporting with clear, decision-ready analysis.Track asset performance against underwriting, annual budgets and current forecasts; investigate variances and identify emerging risks and opportunities.Assist with periodic valuations, hold or sell analysis, refinancing and recapitalization scenarios, and other strategic reviews.Coordinate with acquisitions, development, asset management, accounting, operations and external partners to gather inputs, test assumptions and maintain accurate information.Perform market, comparable and portfolio research, and respond to ad hoc analytical requests from senior leadership.Experience and Qualifications1+ years of relevant financial analysis or underwriting experience within commercial real estate investment, acquisitions, development, lending, appraisal, valuation or transaction advisory.Meaningful exposure to multiple property types, with experience spanning office, retail, multifamily and condominium projects strongly preferred.Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to construct a real estate cash flow model from the ground up and clearly explain its assumptions and outputs.Strong command of real estate finance concepts, including discounted cash flow analysis, IRR, equity multiple, cap rates, debt sizing, leverage and sensitivity analysis.ARGUS Enterprise experience is preferred, particularly for office and retail underwriting.Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, accounting, economics or a related discipline.Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline.Candidates currently based in South Florida are strongly preferred.Characteristics for SuccessIntellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions constructively.A high level of ownership and accuracy, even when several transactions or assets require attention at once.The ability to distill complex analysis into practical recommendations, together with the flexibility to operate within an entrepreneurial real estate environment.

Asset Manager

Miami

Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Full-Suite of Benefits

Permanent

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held real estate investment and development firm with a diversified portfolio across commercial...

Development Analyst

Tampa

Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Full-Suite of Benefits

Permanent

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a privately held real estate investment, development and asset management firm with a well-established affordable...

Asset Management Associate

Denver

Annual salary, competitive bonus.

Permanent

The CompanyMacdonald & Company are proudly partnered with growing developer and investor of Multifamily and Mixed-Use assets to appoint an Asset Management...

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