Investment Analyst

HEI Hotels and Resorts • Norwalk, CT

1d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview The Analyst, Investments will receive extensive on-the-job training and work as integral part of the Investment/Business Development team in the areas of hotel acquisitions, disposition process, and 3rd party business development. The Junior Analyst, Investments will participate in portfolio management matters that include: monitoring and evaluating‎ investment performance, liaising with professional advisors, interacting with Principals, and participating in strategy meetings. Occasional travel is limited throughout the US (<10% of time); job requires working nights and weekends when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally with a focus on hospitality real estate.
• 1 year of experience in investment, financial banking or real estate.
• Proven outstanding work and/or academic track record with a demonstrated history of achievement.
• Proven quantitative skills (e.g., economics, mathematics, etc.) with strong problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement
• Knowledge of hotel operating metrics and performance capabilities.
• Knowledge of major markets and ability to study then diagnose current supply/demand situation in these markets.
• Proven ability to participate as a team player with other department members and key executives.
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback to all key contacts within the department.
• Occasional travel is limited throughout the US (<10% of time); job requires working nights and weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Some exposure to hospitality real estate investment, consulting experience in development, feasibility, hospitality operations, or similar roles (prior job or internships) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports market due diligence and underwriting program for potential acquisitions and 3rd party management opportunities; conducts, analyzes and summarizes research of market related to demand drivers, transactional trends, and target asset competitive set.
• Drafts internal/external communications, memos and presentations with high levels of professional institutional quality as directed.
• Assists in updating and building advanced Excel models and reports that evaluate investment opportunity, fundamental economic/industry outlook, and currently owned/operated assets.
• Performs ad-hoc requests for investment community, industry and portfolio-related data and research
• Maintains a level of knowledge of current portfolio operating performance and resourcefully incorporates it into the underwriting process to enhance accuracy.
• Conducts ongoing research of the hotel industry to detect market trends and related information for analysis in defining investment strategies.
• Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based upon analysis.
• Responsible for assembly and documentation of exhibits and supporting materials for transactional documents.
• Assists with maintaining and organizing various databases and resources pivotal to the Investment group.
• Drafts all initial inputs in the investment analysis and business plan for review and approval.
• Participates in discussions in strategic meetings to discuss investment initiatives and pipeline.
• Performs any other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees