Associate, Hotels

Chicago, IL, United States

**About JLL**

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and were honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

JLLs Hotels & Hospitality Group is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with relevant hospitality/real estate work experience to join our Chicago office as an Associate.

Responsibilities:

* Support Hotels & Hospitality team members in securing listings, marketing and closing of real estate transactions.

* Review financial data inputs from P&L statements into valuation models; may also be required to input financial data as needed.

* Apply Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels to raw financial data.

* Independently complete asset valuations using discounted cash flow, income capitalization, leveraged IRR, comparable sales and construction cost techniques.

* Evaluate and apply value enhancement strategies for underwriting purposes under the supervision of senior team members.

* Collect and effectively present qualitative and quantitative information supporting the transaction process.

* Independently prepare presentations, offering materials and miscellaneous reports.

* Review legal documents, agreements, licenses, third-party engineering/environmental reports and miscellaneous documentation relevant to the transaction process.

* Execution of limited client-facing communications on a technical level

* Supervising and reviewing work performed by analysts

Qualifications:

* 2-3 years financial/real estate transaction experience.

* BA/BS degree in Business Finance, Hotel Administration and/or Real Estate Finance

* Strong record of academic achievement

* Demonstrated quantitative skills

* Hospitality-industry specific work experience, preferred but not required

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to work independently while also maintaining rapport with a team

* Ability to work within formal reporting relationships

* Flexibility to work after normal business hours and on weekends as needed

* Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

* Attention to detail

* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

* Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

* Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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**What you can expect from us**

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!

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