Manager Feasibility & Investment
About The Position
The Manager Feasibility & Investment is part of Hilton’s Feasibility & Investment Analysis (FIA) team, an internal consultant and strategic business partner that provides market, financial, and investment analysis for hotel development and corporate decision-making. Based at Hilton’s corporate office in McLean, Virginia, the role reports to the Senior Director, FIA and independently manages complex assignments, develops well-supported underwriting analysis, and supports Analysts through project-level review, feedback, and coaching. The position conducts market research and prepares hotel pro formas, feasibility studies, management and franchise contract valuations, cash flow waterfalls, and debt and equity investment analyses, including NPV and IRR calculations. It presents findings to internal and external audiences, explaining financial and market concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge. The role also supports Hilton’s Brand organization through strategic analysis of new brand and product development, brand positioning, owner economics, prototypes, operating models, and other initiatives intended to support long-term brand growth and enterprise value creation. The Manager works with Development, Owner Relations, Operations, Brand, Finance, Legal, Design, and executive clients to understand projects, incorporate feedback, and deliver thoughtful, well-supported underwriting narratives. It reviews Analysts’ and other team members’ work on a project-specific basis to promote analytical accuracy, consistency, and quality. Travel is required as needed for project assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in hospitality finance, consulting, asset management, feasibility, investment analysis, hotel development, real estate, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated understanding of hotel operating statements, hotel operations, pro forma development, and financial analysis.
- Knowledge of real estate valuation and corporate finance principles, including cash flow analysis, NPV, IRR, and investment-return concepts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to maintain complex financial models and spreadsheets.
- Willingness to travel as needed by project assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Working knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research on economic conditions, hotel demand generators, historical and projected demand patterns, market trends, proposed new supply, and comparable hotel performance.
- Prepare hotel pro formas and conduct feasibility studies.
- Perform management and franchise contract valuations and cash flow waterfall analyses.
- Conduct debt and equity investment analyses, including NPV and IRR calculations.
- Present analysis to internal and external audiences, explaining complex financial and market concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Conduct strategic analyses for Hilton’s Brand organization, including new brand and product development, brand positioning, owner economics, prototype and operating model evaluations, and other long-term growth and enterprise value initiatives.
- Work with Development, Owner Relations, Operations, Brand, Finance, Legal, Design, and executive clients to understand projects, incorporate relevant feedback, and deliver well-supported underwriting narratives.
- Review Analysts’ and other team members’ project work, provide constructive feedback, and help ensure analytical accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Analyze competitive landscapes and market trends and summarize internal benchmarks for market analysis, feasibility studies, renovation, contract valuation, investment analysis, and special projects.
- Travel as needed by project assignments.
Benefits
- 110 nights of discounted travel through the Go Hilton travel program, with room rates as low as $40 per night.
- Employee stock purchase program allowing eligible Team Members to invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
- Caregiving concierge services.
- Crisis Concierge support, including practical and emotional care.
- Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible Team Members.
- Paid time off.
- Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting mental and physical well-being.
- Eligibility to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, subject to plan terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
