Senior Analyst, Investments (Norwalk, CT)

About Us

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? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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 Senior Analyst, Investments will be directly involved in all aspects of hotel acquisitions, 3rd party management opportunities and disposition of owned assets. The role will support market due diligence and underwriting program for potential acquisitions and 3rd party management opportunities. The individual will conduct, analyze and summarize research of market related to demand drivers, transactional trends, and target asset competitive set.  

Responsibilities

• Fully versed in, and responsible for managing key models in the investment process, most notably but not limited to the 90-10 and MSA projections. 
• 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 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. 
• Participates in discussions in strategic meetings to discuss investment initiatives and pipeline.  
• Performs any other job related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally with a focus on hospitality real estate. 
• At least 2 years’ experience in investment, financial banking or real estate. 
• Proven outstanding work and/or academic track record with a demonstrated history of achievement. 
• Some exposure to hospitality real estate investment, consulting experience in development, feasibility, hospitality operations, or similar roles (prior job or internships) is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• 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  
• Ability to work independently. 
• 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. 

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 ​t