Analyst​/Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA

Overview

A key member of the Feasibility & Investment Analysis group, this role will perform a variety of market and financial analyses including but not limited to market assessments, feasibility studies, management & franchise contract valuations, asset management projects including lease valuations, assessments of real estate renovations & master plans, supporting acquisition/disposition transactions, impact studies, debt & equity investment NPVs and IRRs, M&A analyses, and other special projects.

Beyond this, and overall, the Analyst / Senior Analyst will act as an internal consultant to various departments (Development, Real Estate & Asset Management, Operations, Finance, Executive Management). The role entails working closely with fellow F&IA Team Members across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and with the line manager, in delivering industry-leading analysis and advice to key business partners & stakeholders.

The role will be based at Maple Court, our Watford offices in greater London, or Innovation Hub, our Dubai offices in the United Arab Emirates, with moderate travel within Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The role requires working effectively with other Hilton departments (Development, Real Estate & Asset Management, Operations, Legal, Architecture, Design & Construction, Openings, Finance, and others) to leverage their expertise, critical feedback and inform the underwriting of a given project. So as to achieve this, the Analyst / Senior Analyst will be expected to engage in constructive discussions with Team Members from other departments, including senior executives, clearly articulating her/his views, evaluate and provide the necessary information, confidently challenging any input as appropriate, in order to deliver robust, independent assessments with the highest levels of integrity.

This requires the candidate to consistently produce, verbally and in writing, well-articulated arguments, thorough research and cross-analysis. The candidate may also be expected to support senior executives in their dealings with clients and third parties, by being involved in meetings and providing detailed analysis for such discussions, as well as supporting the preparation of relevant presentations.

The success of the Analyst / Senior Analyst within the Feasibility & Investment Analysis team relies on advanced technical and analytical skills, combined with the professional management of a wide range of contributions & deliverables to our clients, our team and other business functions. It therefore requires a proven track-record in an analytical capacity and/or prior exposure to an advisory role;

clear & confident communication; agility in project and time management; as well as a constant drive for both individual and collective success. Through its diversity, the role offers an incredible overview of the industry and is therefore an ideal launch pad for various subsequent career evolutions within Hilton and across disciplines, as demonstrated by our great network of alumni.

Responsibilities

As an Analyst / Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis - EMEA you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Prepare financial forecasts for proposed hotels (40%)

• A typical proforma analysis includes a site/hotel evaluation from the viewpoint of its utility for operation as a hotel
• An analysis of the neighborhood/city/country
• Determining a competitive set for the proposed hotel and investigating new supply entering the market
• Projecting hotel demand and average daily rate
• Benchmarking costs against other Hilton properties, competitive benchmarks, and industry standards.

Prepare financial analysis, forecasts and scenario assessments for existing assets [owned & leased] (15%)

• In addition to the market analysis and forecasting as outlined above, asset management projects require extensive analysis of the operational structure, financial performance and contract terms of a subject hotel as well as thorough assessment of the proposed scenarios (e.g. lease extensions, renovation options, sale vs hold scenarios).
• Considering the potentially high levels of investment by Hilton, these assignments require a high level of accuracy and sophistication.

Perform investment analyses and valuations of hotels (15%)

• The proforma P&L serves as a basis for investment analyses and valuations, often of complex commercial terms.
• The investment analyses and valuations support the decision-making process of our internal clients, including Development, Real Estate, Finance, and Executive Management.
• Prepare memos summarizing projections and valuations.
• Briefing internal clients and Executive Management on methodology and findings, as required.

Supervision (0 - 5%)

• Oversight of junior colleagues’ work and assignments, client and project management relating to the group’s projects.
• Establish appropriate prioritization of projects and other administrative duties as required.

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