Associate, Advisory & Asset Management, Hotels & Hospitality Group
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JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group serves as the hospitality industry’s global leader in real estate services for luxury, upscale, select service and budget hotels; timeshare and fractional ownership properties; convention centres; mixed-use developments and other hospitality properties.
The firm’s more than 350 dedicated hotel and hospitality experts partner with investors and owner/operators around the globe to support and shape investment strategies that deliver maximum value throughout the entire lifecycle of an asset.
In the last five years, we helped clients complete more transactions than any other hotels and hospitality real estate advisor in the world, totalling more than USD 68 billion.
We also helped solve nearly 4,400 unique client challenges by completing advisory, valuation and asset management assignments around the globe, in addition to managing the design and construction of over 50 unique hotel destination projects.
The group’s hotels and hospitality specialists provide independent and expert advice to clients, backed by industry-leading research.
Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Associate to join our growing Hotels & Hospitality platform with a primary focus on hotel asset management projects in Asia.
The role will be based in Singapore and will report directly to our Senior Vice President of Advisory & Asset Management.
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 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality team, you will support the team in conducting financial modelling, actively supporting our asset management business and assisting with pitch documents.
Responsibilities
Meet with owners and hotel executive teams to review monthly and quarterly operating performance, review and evaluate annually prepared business plans/budgets, including capital budgets and longer-term strategic plans to provide cost reduction and revenue enhancement guidance.
Travel to the properties as needed to inspect the facilities, meet with management and tour the market areas and competitive set of hotels.
Analyse and provide insights to identify opportunities for increased revenues and expense savings.
Prepare benchmark and analyse hotel- and portfolio-level financial data and keep informed of the dynamics of each market area to develop a strong understanding of the hotels and their respective markets.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituencies such as property-level managers, management company representatives, and senior leadership.
Collaborate and support colleagues in other functions / departments / offices as required.
Prepare bi-weekly and monthly deliverables including PowerPoint decks and reports.
Required Skills / Educational Background
Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline such as business, hospitality, finance and/or real estate
Min.
4 years work experience in hospitality, finance and/or real estate
Proven academic track record with strong performance in analytical and financial courses
Strong critical thinking skills
Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail essential
Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in English and a second language preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) (VBA and other software skills a plus)
Oriented and possesses a track record of meeting deadlines and delivering on goals
Must be willing to travel in the region
Team player, organized, and strong communication skills
Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
Comfort in working independently and as part of a diverse team
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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