At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise a diverse hotel portfolio across Europe, driving value creation.
- Company: Dynamic hospitality investment firm with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact in the hospitality sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in hotel asset management or hospitality real estate is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
A specialist European hospitality investment management firm is seeking an Associate to join its growing team, supporting the active management and value creation of a pan-European hotel portfolio, whilst also contributing to investment and acquisition initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded hospitality real estate professional looking to take ownership of assets and play a key role in business plan execution, operational performance and investment decision-making.
Working closely with senior members of the business, the successful individual will gain broad exposure across asset management, acquisitions and portfolio strategy within a highly entrepreneurial investment platform. The successful candidate will combine strong financial and commercial acumen with an excellent understanding of hotel operations and performance drivers. They should be comfortable presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders and confident working with operators, advisors and investment partners across Europe.
Key Responsibilities- Support the asset management of a pan-European hotel portfolio, monitoring operational and financial performance against approved business plans.
- Analyse hotel operating performance, reviewing KPIs including occupancy, to identify opportunities for value creation.
- Support capex programmes, repositioning initiatives and operational improvement strategies across the portfolio.
- Build and maintain financial models supporting asset management initiatives, business plans and investment opportunities.
- Work closely with hotel operators to challenge budgets, forecasts and operational initiatives, ensuring assets are performing in line with investment objectives.
- Assist with acquisitions, underwriting new opportunities, conducting due diligence and preparing Investment Committee materials.
- Produce portfolio reporting, market analysis and strategic recommendations for senior management and capital partners.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders including operators, consultants, valuers and lenders across multiple European jurisdictions.
- Support ESG, business planning and portfolio optimisation initiatives where appropriate.
- Previous experience within hotel asset management, hotel investment, hotel advisory or hospitality real estate.
- Strong understanding of hotel operating metrics and financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and P&L management.
