Analyst, Investment Analysis

Purpose of Role: Internal advisor and business partner to the Development, D&E and Legal teams; an integral member of IHG’s growth function. The Analyst will conduct market research and analysis, financial analysis, feasibility studies, deal valuation and ad-hoc projects.

Deal Feasibility & Valuation

• Assess deals that are presented by the Development team
• Conduct market research, site visits (as needed) and discuss projects with colleagues to develop strategic positioning
• For company managed deals, prepare P&L statements
• Prepare project review documents, gather and respond to feedback from operational and commercial colleagues
• Using IHG’s investment models, evaluate deal terms that are proposed by the development team
• Deal Approval Administration

Prepare papers for IHG’s internal approval committees;

• Manage the committee’s agenda, e-approvals and minutes
• Help colleagues understand and navigate the deal approval process
• Strategic Projects
• Conduct analysis to support other strategic projects and IHG’s development reporting
• Assist with preparation of pitch documentation for new hotel opportunities
• Establishing Industry Network
• Develop and maintain industry relationships with consultants, real estate developers, and counterparts at competing hotel operators.

Educational Attainment: Hotel School or Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Finance or relevant subject

Critical Expertise & Experience:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Analytical and numerical approach; ability to communicate financial terms to non-finance stakeholders
• Competent and confident using Microsoft Excel

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiar with industry metrics and hotel P&Ls; understanding of hotel ownership and business models;
• Knowledge of financial valuation methodology (DCF);