Senior Manager, Feasibility and Development Finance – 6 Month Contract

Hyatt; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual complimentary hotel stays

Friends & family hotel rates

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Manager, Feasibility and Development Finance for a six-month fixed-term contract starting January 2027 to cover maternity leave. You will prepare financial models, evaluate opportunities and support stakeholders across the Europe, Africa and Middle East region.

You will underwrite projects, develop tools, and engage in negotiations with owners, operators and investors while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in real estate, hotel management, finance, economics or related field.
• 6–8 years experience in underwriting, financial analysis, asset management or development.
• Extensive knowledge of hotel landscape across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
• Hospitality feasibility experience with a hotel owner, brand, operator or consulting firm preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Strong presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; other European languages a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strategic thinking and high cultural awareness.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite hotel management projects with internal and external partners.
• Support projects across EAME, brands and contract types.
• Research markets for new development opportunities and asset management.
• Prepare lodging forecasts for key EAME markets.
• Analyze major capital projects and provide recommendations.
• Develop tools to improve feasibility process efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in evaluating and negotiating transactions with various stakeholders.
• Support finance and development teams with contract calculations and strategies.
• Contribute to committee memoranda and development-related presentations.
• Provide analysis for ad hoc requests and manage complex projects independently.

Skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Persuasion

English fluency

Cultural awareness

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in real estate / hotel management / finance / economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data visualization tools

Job description

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

Organization- Regional Office - EAME

Summary

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Your Role

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the Senior Manager, Feasibility and Development Finance will report to the VP, Owners Relations and Feasibility EAME. You’ll support feasibility and other key teams by preparing financial models and evaluating potential transactions and business decisions. Your work will help assess the impact of these opportunities on the economics of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its partners.

This is a six-month fixed-term contract starting in January 2027 to provide maternity leave cover.

Your Responsibilities

• Underwrite hotel management projects, partnering with Hyatt’s operations, revenue management, finance and design services teams, as well as external partners and investors.
• Support projects across EAME, brands and contract types, with assignments based on team priorities.
• Research markets for new development opportunities and support asset management activities for existing hotels.
• Prepare lodging forecasts for key EAME markets.
• Analyze major capital projects at Hyatt-owned properties and provide recommendations.
• Develop tools and analyses to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the feasibility process.
• Help developers evaluate, structure and negotiate transactions involving different forms of capital participation and multiple stakeholders.
• Support Finance and Development teams with contract calculations, ideas and negotiation strategies, and prepare internal materials.
• Contribute to committee memoranda and presentations related to development and owners.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for ad hoc requests.
• Manage complex projects independently and with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in real estate, hotel management, finance, economics or a related field .
• 6 to 8 years of experience in underwriting, financial analysis, asset management or development-related roles.
• Extensive knowledge of the hotel landscape across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
• Hospitality feasibility experience with a hotel owner, brand, operator or consulting firm is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and a sound understanding of financial modelling best practices; proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Strong presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; other European languages are an advantage.
• A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically.
• High cultural awareness and the ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments.
• The ability to manage complex projects independently, handle competing priorities and deliver on time.
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.

How We Care For Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer the following benefits:

• Annual allotment of complimentary stays at Hyatt hotels worldwide
• Attractive colleague, friends and family hotel rates globally
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• Access to learning and development opportunities through Hyatt’s myLearning platform

We Welcome You

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