Hospitality Investment Analyst

Four Corners Hospitality Group is seeking an exceptional Hospitality Investment Analyst for a casual/project-based role. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging hospitality investment projects within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to Tim Shearman at tim@fourcornershospitality.co.uk

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Term:

  • Casual, Project-Based, Remote with Occasional Travel

Responsibilities:

  • Market Research: this involves conducting research and analysis to identify potential hotel investment opportunities across different geographies. This will include analysing market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and economic indicators to assess the attractiveness of different markets.

  • Financial Analysis: responsibility for performing financial analysis and underwriting of hotel investments. This will include building cash flow models, conducting sensitivity analysis and assessing the risk-return profile of different investments. Also, a requirement to evaluate financing options and negotiate financing terms.

  • Due Diligence: responsibility for supporting the due diligence process for potential hotel investments. This will include reviewing legal documents, financial statements, and property-specific information to identify potential risks and opportunities. Close work with the legal, tax and accounting teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the investment.

  • Investment Memos and Presentations: responsibility for preparing investment memos and presentations for key internal and external stakeholders. This will require effective communication of the investment thesis, key risks, and financial projections in a clear and concise manner.

  • Acquisition and Financing: responsibility for assisting in the negotiation of acquisition and financing terms. This will require working closely with the investment team, legal, tax and capital markets teams to ensure the terms are favourable and aligned with the investment thesis.

  • Financial Modelling: strong understanding of IRR, NPV and other calculations required. Ability to perform discounted cashflow analysis and understand the drive and results required.

Professional and Personal Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree (1st or 2:1), ideally in finance, accounting, or economics

  • Experience working in a real estate team within an investment bank or private equity firm. Hotel experience is preferable but not essential.

  • Native level written and spoken English.

  • Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint, with a mastery of Excel and ability to create complex financial models.

  • Superior analytical, quantitative, and technical skills

  • Strong judgement and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

  • Ability to present complex information to diverse internal and external audiences.

  • Experience in managing, updating, and analysing large quantities of data.

  • Ability to work independently and as a team, in an entrepreneurial environment.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally.

  • Excellent oral and written skills and demonstrate the ability to write various reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

  • Second European Language is preferrable.

  • Advanced understanding of investment, accounting, finance, and real estate terminology.

  • Ability to utilise valuation methods for asset valuations and proposals.

  • A positive and energetic attitude and be tenacious when accomplishing tasks while exercising integrity, honesty, and discretion.

  • Obsessive attention to detail.