Capital Management Senior Analyst

Ashford Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Capital Management Senior Analyst to support strategic analysis and forecasting of capital expenditures for hotels. Responsibilities include developing financial models, reporting to executives, and collaborating on capital plans. Candidates should have a quantitative background, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in the real estate or hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of strong experience as an Analyst or Associate.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.
• Interest in Real Estate or Hospitality Industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce pro forma models and ROI analyses.
• Underwrite property-level CapEx investments.
• Develop quarterly earnings materials and board summaries.
• Create hotel annual capital plans for asset value maximization.

Skills

Financial performance projections

Complex Excel-based models

PowerPoint presentations

Analytical skills

Communication with management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

Overview

Ashford Inc., the asset management advisor for Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR), seeks a Capital Management Senior Analyst to join our team in Dallas, TX. The role supports the Senior Vice President of Capital Management in analysis, forecasting, and strategy of AHT's and BHR's capital expenditure annual allocation of approximately $200mm.

Responsibilities

• Produce in Excel pro forma models, ROI analyses, and performance metrics
• Underwrite property-level and portfolio-wide CapEx investments across 85+ hotels, aligning portfolio-wide CapEx with strategic asset management objectives to support executive decision making
• Produce and distribute monthly reporting to senior executives and develop quarterly earnings materials and board summaries, highlighting capital deployment and project performance
• Support acquisition/disposition and financing activity through detailed CapEx underwriting tied to capital spend forecasts and brand commitments
• Partner with asset managers and project managers to define comprehensive project scopes and model expected post-renovation performance, including unlevered IRR and ROI analysis
• Assist in developing hotel annual capital plans to maximize asset value and guest satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field (accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, etc.)
• A career interest in the Real Estate or Hospitality Industry
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to senior management on financial performance projections
• Proficiency working with complex Excel-based models
• 4+ years of strong experience as an Analyst or Associate
• Ability to build high-quality, attractive PowerPoint presentations
• Investigative and analytical curiosity and a desire to succeed
• Solid analytical skills, detail-oriented with the ability to collect, compile, and interpret data
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work as a team member
• The highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism