Senior Analyst, Hospitality Asset Management

About WatertonWaterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grown, one thing has remained constant - the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations. For 30 years Waterton remains passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. Overall, we are a collection of people who strive daily to “find the good and leave it better”. Job SummaryThe Senior Analyst, Hospitality Asset Management provides the analytical and presentation support behind portfolio-level decision-making, combining financial modeling, market research, and business plan analysis to support effective asset utilization and investment decision making across the portfolio.How you will contribute to our team:Financial Analysis & Asset PerformanceBuilds and maintains financial models analyzing hotel performance, cash flow projections, return on investment, and partnership economics across the operating portfolioPrepares the underlying analysis for asset-level business plans and budgets, and owns the variance narrative and forecast updates each reporting cycle, flagging performance risk earlyTracks key performance indicators against plan and prepares performance summaries for portfolio reviewPartners with the hotel operator, brand and property teams to assess financial performance, cost structure, and revenue-enhancing or cost-saving opportunitiesConducts site visits to evaluate physical conditions and management effectivenessSupports investment decisions by providing data-driven analysis for acquisitions, renovations and repositioning strategiesAsset DeliveryProvides financial analysis in support of the business plan during the renovation phase, including any proposed changes to project scope, spend, or timelineMonitors the property manager's execution against operator’s opening responsibilities and reports on progress toward a strong openingTracks opening-readiness milestones across budget, systems, and business plan handoffPlatform OperationsMonitors hotel operations to ensure alignment with business plansWorks with the operator to create and implement action plans that arise from the brand compliance/quality assurance inspectionsWorks with the VP to create and implement ownership SOPsAssists with post-mortems following transactions, transitions, renovations, and go-to-market launches, incorporating findings into the playbookPartners with the VP to build repeatable processes around recurring FP&A and opening work, creating capacity to support further optimization of platform operations over timeStakeholder CoordinationWorks with property managers, the hotel operator, and internal teams to implement asset management strategiesPrepares lender and investor reporting materials in support of covenant complianceTracks regulatory developments and industry trends affecting hospitality asset performanceOtherEnsures compliance with all SOPsMaintains professional associations and industry networking; participates in professional or industry events as neededKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, hospitality management, or a related fieldMinimum of 4 years of experience in hospitality asset management, real estate finance, hotel operations, or investment analysis Valid driver's license required Ability to travel up to 50% Advanced skill set with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Superior quantitative and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build, stress-test, and defend complex models independently.Requires professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor communication style to the audience.Demonstrated interest in process systemization and an aptitude for adopting structured, repeatable workflows, with room to grow into ownership of platform systems over time.How we will recognize and reward you: At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards to meet everyone’s needs including: Competitive compensation and incentive program participationFull suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance.401k + matchGenerous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidaysA commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external training, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement.Employee discounts and wellness initiatives, like an onsite gym.Hybrid work environment (based on business or position needs)The typical base salary hiring range for this role is $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year, plus bonus program participation. The pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate, and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job related factors. Waterton welcomes all. Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO009097Job Category: Investment ManagementSchedule: Full-Time