ROLE
Analysts are members of the Advisory team, working with a wide range of clients to evaluate the market and economic feasibility of hotels, mixed-use resorts, and leisure destinations around the world. The Analyst is an entry-level position for a real estate professional who is highly numerate, comfortable with quantitative data and analysis, liaising directly with clients and responsible for the delivery of assignments. The Analyst reports to the Studio Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaboratively plans and performs research and data collection activities
• Designs and supports engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on the client’s development opportunity
• Uses interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights and constraints
• Possesses a broad understanding of geography, economics, and global affairs
• Works closely with the Senior Consultant and Advisory Studio Director and team to ensure project succes
EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE
• Competent with research methodologies and activities, along with working with both qualitative and quantitative data
• Graphically visualizes information and ideas, effectively uses charts and graphics to represent and communicate findings and complex ideas
• Strong and persuasive writer, able to describe work process clearly and succinctly, options for consideration, findings, recommendations, and communications
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills to achieve extraordinary outcomes
• Some travel may be required
REQUIREMENTS
• A degree in real estate, economics, tourism, or related field
• 1+ year of professional experience
• A background in real estate/hotel development and/or consulting is preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment under pressure
• Critical and creative thinker
• Clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly numerate and competent with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet modelling
• Well-travelled with a broad understanding of geography, economics and global affairs
• Organizational skills are essential and good coordination of project administration and internal corporate support
• A passion for leisure and tourism, and a solid understanding of the hospitality sector
• Second language is an advantage