Investment Analyst - Hotels - RE Private Equity

Belmont Search; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An international private investment firm is seeking a motivated Analyst to join its Hotels Investment Team in London. You will source and evaluate investment opportunities while working closely with senior management and joint venture partners. The role demands strong analytical skills and experience in real estate investment, with responsibilities including market research, financial modeling, and preparing investment memos.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in real estate investment, investment banking, or private equity.
• Strong command of Excel for cash flow modeling and scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify hotel investment opportunities.
• Build complex financial models to assess potential returns.
• Prepare compelling investment memos and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

An international private investment firm with a strong focus on real estate is looking for a highly motivated and analytical Analyst to join its Hotels Investment Team in London. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performing group with a global footprint and a deep track record in hotel acquisitions, operations, and asset management.

As an Analyst, you will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing hotel investment opportunities across multiple European geographies. The role offers a high level of responsibility from day one, working in lean deal teams and collaborating closely with senior management, joint venture partners, brokers, lenders, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify attractive hotel investment opportunities. Analyse trends, supply-demand dynamics, and macroeconomic indicators across European markets.
• Financial Analysis & Underwriting: Build complex financial models to assess potential returns, conduct sensitivity analyses, and evaluate various financing structures. You\'ll also assess the overall risk-return profile of each opportunity.
• Due Diligence: Support the due diligence process by reviewing legal, financial, and operational information. Coordinate with legal, tax, and accounting teams to ensure comprehensive investment evaluation.
• Investment Memos & Presentations: Prepare clear and compelling investment memos and presentation materials for internal investment committees, articulating the business case, risks, and projected financial outcomes.
• Acquisition & Financing Support: Assist in negotiating acquisition and financing terms, working closely with legal, tax, and capital markets teams to ensure alignment with the investment strategy.

Requirements

• Prior experience in real estate investment, investment banking, or private equity. Exposure to hotel investments is highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong command of Excel, including cash flow modelling and scenario analysis (modelling skills will be assessed during the recruitment process).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word for creating professional-grade investment materials.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong judgement, communication skills, and commercial acumen.
• Comfortable working independently and in team settings within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel on occasion across Europe.