Analyst Associate, Hotels & Hospitality Group

We are currently seeking an Analyst / Associate to join our growing Hotels & Hospitality platform with a primary focus on hotel asset management projects in Thailand and Vietnam. The role will be based in Bangkok Thailand and will report directly to our Senior Vice President - Asset Management. You will work closely with a regional team of asset management and collaborate regularly with JLLs Hotels & Hospitality advisory valuation Southeast Asia.

The role will support a portfolio hotel assets that includes a mix of international branded and independent hotels under various ownership structures.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate highly motivated about adding value and delivering superior results to the team. As a member of JLLs Hotels & Hospitality team you will support our asset management business across Southeast Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with the project lead:
  • Meet with owners and hotel executive teams to review monthly and quarterly operating performance including P&Ls cashflow statement and support with benchmark analysis.
  • Work with legal financial and other consultants on any related activities.
  • Travel to the properties as needed to inspect the facilities meet with the management and tour the market areas and competitive set of hotels.
• Review and analyse monthly P&L statements cash flow performance and KPIs (RevPAR GOP EBITDA NOI) against budget and forecast identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate performance scenarios renovation ROI management contract restructuring and exit strategies
• Responsible for biweekly monthly and quarterly reports (covering market updates asset performance benchmarking analysis etc) to update internal and external key stakeholders.
• Review and challenge annual budgets and 35-year strategic plans submitted by operators ensuring assumptions align with market conditions and ownership objectives
• Periodically review management/franchise agreements including approval rights reporting obligations brand standards and fee calculations
• Where relevant coordinate with hotel operators on pricing strategies distribution optimization and sales & marketing initiatives to maximize asset value
• Evaluate Capex proposals against asset lifecycle requirements brand standards and return thresholds preparing investment committee recommendations
• Provides decision support in the form of data analysis risk/return analysis research and market assessment activities for varying business scenarios
• Support the preparation of Annual Aset Management Plans
• Conduct Strategic Asset Reviews reviewing the hotel past performance sharing findings and preparing reports and presentation deck
• Create and maintain proprietary databases.
• Participate in projects automation and workflow enhancements.
• Collaborate and support colleagues in other functions / departments / offices (if required).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in hospitality management Finance Real Estate or Business Administration
• 0-3 years (Analyst) / 3-5 years (Associate) in hotel operations hotel finance revenue management asset management or hospitality consulting
• Experience with hotel P&L analysis and hospitality KPIs essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and advance Excel including Financial modelling pivot tables and data visualization etc.
• Language Proficiency in English: Business fluent (written and verbal) - essential for reporting and stakeholder communication and Thai: Conversational to business level preferred for Thailand market engagement
• Ability to multitask prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently;
• Excellent numerical and research skills;
• Strategic thinker with strong critical thinking skills;
• Crisp and concise report writing skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to build relationship and work with a diverse team;
• Team player organized and strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Overseas travelling may be required for the role.
  

As a dedicated Hotels and Hospitality sector specialist you should possess strong analytical communication and team-working skills and be comfortable in dealing with people of all cultures and at different levels across Asia. You should enjoy working in a dynamic multi-national environment and be comfortable contributing innovative ideas insights and suggestions on how to improve the way we conduct present and communicate our expertise. You should embrace the latest available technology tools as a leverage to source prepare and deliver up-to-date world-class data analytics to both internal and external stakeholders.