Associate, Asset Management - Hotels & Hospitality MENA

JLL

Responsibilities

• Creation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial models and reports of hotel assets
• Strategic positioning and operational performance reviews
• Review and assessment of hotel profitability and benchmarking against market norms
• Preparation of analysis for yearly budget negotiations with hotel operators
• Preparation of market commentaries
• Preparation of Asset Management presentations and proposals
• Working closely with all stakeholders of hotel assets whilst acting in best interest of the hotel ownership
• Working both independently and as part of a team depending on the project scale
• Working seamlessly with the wider JLL MENA team across business lines
• Assists the Asset Management MENA team in the development of new business opportunities

Skills

• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical and research skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills facilitating key client and stakeholder management
• Collegial and team-oriented profile that is eager to learn and develop
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment that requires ability to manage priorities and projects
• Advanced MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook knowledge required

Background / Requirements

• Bachelor s degree (or higher) in hospitality / business management is required from major hotel management school / university
• Previous experience of 3 to 5 years in either hotel asset management, finance or revenue management is essential
• Hotels / hospitality sector experience is required and advanced understanding of hotel operations is also required
• International work or study experience is essential