Function:

The Associate or Senior Associate, Investment Portfolio and Analysis supports the underwriting, valuation, and analysis of hotel and real estate assets for a publicly traded real estate investment trust with more than 90 properties.

Responsibilities:

Acquisitions

• Underwrite and value individual lodging and portfolio assets for acquisition on an ongoing basis, including:
• Perform fieldwork, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
• Conduct site and property inspections
• Conduct market research, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
• Prepare supply and demand, pro-forma financial, and valuation analyses
• Assist in the due diligence process for new acquisitions
• Prepare materials for the Board related to potential acquisitions

Dispositions

• Interface with internal and external parties in connection with the marketing of and due diligence on disposition properties. 
• Prepare materials for the Board related to disposition assets.

Other

• Conduct comprehensive analysis on brand conversion and other ROI initiatives.
• Develop detailed proforma for hotel development projects,
• Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities within the portfolio and communicate findings to the team.
• Produce reports on various factors impacting markets and submarkets associated with the company’s lodging portfolio, including demographics and changes in supply and demand.
• Prepare written and financial reports for both internal and external purposes.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, accounting/finance, economics or related area required.
• Between 5-7 years of hospitality industry experience, preferably in consulting, feasibility, brokerage, and/or finance.
• Experience in the private equity or REIT industry preferred
• Experience in lodging and real estate industry required.
• Knowledge of major US lodging markets preferred
• Ability to produce high-quality reports in a timely manner
• Excellent written and quantitative analysis skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to take ownership of workstreams
• Strong quantitative modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesize financial data into clear reports and presentations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in financial modeling

Work Environment:

• Position is based in Bethesda, MD
• On-site in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.

Compensation:

• Base Salary - $95,000 - $105,000
• Annual Bonus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Transportation Benefits
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• Franchisor Hotel Discounts