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Introduction:

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, the Analyst/Assistant Manager will be a core team member helping to scope and execute a variety of strategic corporate activities (eg. M&A, partnerships, organizational excellence initiatives, etc.) to achieve key business objectives. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management and be intimate with the high-level perspectives involved in running a global hospitality company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop financial models, feasibility studies, valuation analysis, scenario analysis to support decision making
• Assist with transactional activities such as deal due diligence, negotiations on key terms and structuring, etc.
•  Assist with the preparation of recommendation proposals, studies, and presentations for senior management.
• Assist with managing strategic initiatives throughout the entire project cycle
• Liaise with and manage relationships with relevant internal stakeholders as well as external advisers such as financial advisers, tax advisers, real estate consultancy firms, law firms, brokers, etc.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc duties in coordinating the Corporate Development department

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from a reputable university in Business, Finance, Real Estate or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a similar role with hospitality advisory experience
• Extensive analytical and financial skills, attention to detail and highly proficient in financial modelling
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to clearly communicate complex information to stakeholders
•  Capable of balancing between a team player and being proactive to take initiative to own, follow-up, and investigate issues
• Experience in hospitality/real estate industry highly advantageous but not necessary
• Confident in communicating with stakeholders across all levels of seniority and able to translate technical speak for layperson
• Able to demonstrate resourcefulness and critical thinking when dealing with complex, multi-faceted tasks.
•  Intellectually curious with adaptability and flexibility to balance ideal world versus immediate reality
•  Able to maintain motivation and drive to realize long term vision while also celebrating quick wins for initiatives with lengthy lifespan