Senior Analyst, Feasibility and Investment Analysis

The individual’s primary focus is to support the Portfolio Strategy & Feasibility team and the company’s investment decision-making process to ensure disciplined and rational allocation of capital. This is accomplished through completion of hotel valuations, and market, corporate, and industry analyses. The position requires a solid foundation of lodging real estate valuation experience, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the real estate and hospitality industries.

The principal functions of the position include:

• As a member of the Enterprise Analytics team, prepare analyses in support of the development and implementation of Host’s corporate strategic plan
• Support Portfolio Strategy & Feasibility team through completion of ad-hoc analyses focused on asset performance, market dynamics, and portfolio evaluation
• Develop/maintain a thorough understanding of lodging industry dynamics for assigned markets
• Feasibility and underwriting of capital projects
• Preparation of valuations of owned assets for dispositions or management agreement negotiations with oversight.
• Assisting with underwriting of acquisition targets

• Assess historical market dynamics; prepare supply, demand, financial, market penetration and valuation analyses – extensive Excel financial modeling required
• Perform market research and analysis for properties and markets considered for acquisition, disposition or major capital projects
• Utilize benchmarking tools and work collaboratively with the Enterprise Analytics, Investments, and Asset Management teams to identify potential opportunities and risks
• Create portfolio analytics and dashboards to support Host’s strategic plan and capital allocation
• Conduct market and industry research used in the development of business plans and presentations

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Hospitality, Real Estate, Finance or related field
• At least three years of relevant experience in hotel/lodging valuation, asset management, investments, feasibility, or commercial real estate underwriting with direct hotel exposure.
• Position requires a thorough knowledge of the lodging industry and real estate finance

• Advanced pro-forma and financial structure Excel spreadsheet modeling
• Understanding of industry data sets (STR, CoStar) and demonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize complex data from various sources
• Exceptional report writing, verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively present assumptions and conclusions for assigned projects
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments
• A very thorough / detail oriented approach to work product, with commitment to quality and accuracy
• A strong desire to achieve team goals and the flexibility to provide assistance where needed