Hospitality Development Analyst

The Ascott Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Staff discounts at European properties

PERKBOX subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral reward

Career development and online learning

Job summary

The Ascott Limited in London seeks a Development Analyst to join the Europe Development team, focusing on lease, management and franchise opportunities across Europe.

You will report to a Development Director from our UK Corporate Office, working with teams in London and across Europe.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in real estate/financial institutions/developer/consultant or operator, hospitality focus preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong financial analysis capability with quantitative skills
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Autonomous yet collaborative with stakeholders
• Multilingualism is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial modelling and investment analysis for development opportunities and viability
• Conduct market, competitor and feasibility research to identify opportunities and provide recommendations
• Prepare business cases, development proposals and management presentations with insights, risks and investment rationale
• Support development pipeline through opportunity screening, project tracking, CRM management and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute development projects across Europe

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Multilingual (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

CRM software

Excel / financial tools

Job description

The Ascott Limited is seeking an analytical, self motivated and articulate Development Analyst to join our Europe Development team, who collectively spearhead the growth of our Lodging portfolio, when it comes to lease, management and franchise agreements.

You will report to a Development Director, focusing on a specific scope/region and also at times supporting the wider Europe scope as well. Your immediate team and colleagues are based in London and across Europe and you will be based at our UK Corporate Office in London, collaborating with our support function teams for our European portfolio.

As the Development Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Delivering financial modelling and investment analysis to evaluate development opportunities and project viability
• Conducting market, competitor, and feasibility research to identify opportunities and provide commercially focused recommendations that support Ascott's growth objectives
• Preparing business cases, development proposals, and management presentations that communicate insights, risks, opportunities, and investment rationale
• Supporting the development pipeline through opportunity screening, project tracking, CRM management, and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of development projects and strategic growth initiatives across Europe

To be successful in the role of Development Analyst, we require you to have:

• Previous experience of 2-3 years in real estate/financial institutions/developer/consultant or operator ideally with focus on hospitality
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Real Estate/Finance/Business Administration
• Ability to carry out financial analysis to evaluate deals effectively with sound quantitative skills
• Willingness to travel frequently
• A critical thinker, solutions-oriented individual with strong analytical skills
• Capable to work autonomously, yet collaborate and engage with various stakeholders and teams
• Multilingual (a second language is advantageous)

This is your opportunity to take on a key support role as Development Analyst, where we offer:

• Travel allowance to support your daily commute
• Exclusive staff rates at our European properties, ideal for your own city breaks
• PERKBOX subscription with retail discounts and perks
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and recognition awards
• Recruitment Referral reward
• Career development, valuable on-the-job training, and access to our online learning platform

About Us

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

Employer: Ascott Hospitality Management (UK) Limited