Analyst, Production Support - Hotels

JLL•Chicago, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group is seeking an Analyst to support its Chicago-based Hotel Investment Sales team. The team advises hotel owners across the central United States on capital strategies and investment execution involving complex real estate and operational dynamics. Working under the supervision of senior team members, the Analyst supports the securing of listings, marketing, and closing of real estate transactions. The role includes entering financial data into valuation models, developing pro forma projections, performing preliminary asset valuations, compiling market data, and preparing presentations and offering materials. It also provides exposure to transaction due diligence, legal document abstraction, and coordination with third-party vendors. This is an on-site position in Chicago, Illinois. Expected compensation is $70,000–$75,000 per year. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Hotel Administration, and/or Real Estate Finance.
Strong record of academic achievement.
Demonstrated quantitative skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while maintaining rapport with a team.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality industry-specific work experience in real estate ownership and investment, valuations, hotel and restaurant operations, and/or sales and marketing; relevant internship experience will be considered.
Ability to work within formal reporting relationships.
Flexibility to work after normal business hours and weekends as needed.
Strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel domestically.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Support team members in securing listings, marketing, and closing real estate transactions.
Input financial data from profit and loss statements into valuation models and develop pro forma financial projections under supervision.
Complete preliminary asset valuations using discounted cash flow, income capitalization, leveraged IRR, comparable sales, and construction cost techniques.
Gather, compile, and present economic and demographic data in formats relevant to real estate transactions.
Assist with preparing presentations, offering materials, and miscellaneous reports, and abstract legal documents.
Communicate with and coordinate the work of third-party vendors.
Facilitate transaction due diligence processes under supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.