Analyst, Real Estate & Asset Management

Job Number

EUR015RM

Work Locations

Hilton - Area Office - Frankfurt
Lyoner Strasse 20 D-60528 Frankfurt am Main

We are thrilled to share this unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Real Estate & Asset Management (REAM) team. This team is responsible for all of Hilton’s global real estate and asset management activities. This includes portfolio management activities for about 50 leased and joint-venture interests in hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The mandate of the group is to enhance the long-term value of the existing portfolio through strategic capital investments, opportunistic contract restructurings, and improvement of bottom-line performance. The Analyst is a key member of the department and comprises involvement in strategic planning and reporting of capital investments (Capex), asset management activities as well as underwriting of hotel real estate transactions.

Analytical Activities

• Analyse and underwrite ROI capex projects which includes investigating assumptions, populating return on investment models, and writing memos, as necessary.
• Provide analytical support on Real Estate deals which includes modelling of deal scenarios, performance projections and return on investment analysis.
• Support Asset Managers in conducting rent reviews with landlords and assist on lease negotiations and deals/transactions.

Reporting Activities - Hotel Capex Programs

• Capex reporting, monitoring, and presenting for approval to senior leadership.
• Oversee creation of monthly Project Expenditure Reports (PER) and incorporate stakeholder input through extensive discussions with Hilton internal teams (Operations, Architecture & Design, Accounting/Finance).
• Track capex forecast accuracy, highlighting major project variances and deviations as part of the PER process and REAM’s capex oversight role, and present findings to leadership teams.

Portfolio Performance Activities

• Produce monthly updates on portfolio performance, including property-level snapshots and benchmark comparisons, and deliver insights and KPI metrics to Asset Managers.
• Support operational asset management initiatives by focusing on driving and monitoring EBITDA performance of the portfolio and providing analytical and evaluative support for the strategic assessment of hotel performance.

Other Tasks

• Support in writing Investment Committee memos for major projects.
• Assist in developing strategic annual Capex plans, consolidating and analysing capital expenditure requests from hotels, participating in Capex budget reviews with operations, and preparing budgets for strategic review by Hilton’s Executive Committee.
• Liaise with REAM’s internal stakeholders, including Tax, Finance, Architecture & Design, Feasibility, and Legal teams, on various topics related to corporate finance, underwriting, and investment analysis.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree from a hotel administration or business school; coursework in finance, economics, or related fields is essential.
• A minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience in hospitality real estate or asset management, with exposure to lease contracts and capital investment topics is essential.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) and at least one additional European language is essential.
• Highly developed analytical, financial, communication, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated interest in hospitality as well as general knowledge of hospitality finance and ability to analyse hotel metrics and reports (P&L statements, STR, etc.) would be preferred.
• Strong data analysis, financial modelling and interpretation skills; advanced user of MS Excel.

The ideal candidate would be a motivated self-starter who can think out of the box and be able to excel in a fast paced environment within a high-performing team.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For more than a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!