Analyst | Capital Markets | Hotel and Hospitality

Overview Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives.

In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people.

Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal.

This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

The Avison Young Capital Markets Hotel & Hospitality team are currently recruiting for an analyst / junior broker. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our growing team. The chosen individual will have the opportunity to work closely with senior brokers as part of their career progression, whilst contributing to the team’s success.

The list summarises main responsibilities but is not exhaustive of the duties required.

• Commercial real estate hotels financial analyst evaluating hotel investments, building operating cash flow models, conduct market research, and preparing investment memos.
• The role supports acquisitions, asset management, and underwriting by analysing operating data, debt terms, and hotel industry performance metrics.
• Financial Modelling:
  Build and maintain detailed discounted cash flow models (DCF) for hotel property acquisitions and developments.
• Underwriting:
  Analyse historical hotel operating statements, revenue data, and expenses to forecast future performance.
• Market Research:
  Study local hospitality markets, supply pipelines, and tourism trends to support investment assumptions.
• Investment Memos:
  Write clear investment committee presentations and reports summarizing deal risks and returns.
• Due Diligence:
  Support transaction teams by reviewing third-party reports, franchise agreements, and loan documents.
• Assist in business development and publications.
• Attend ad hoc client meetings.
• London based.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, hospitality management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  1 to 3 years of financial analysis experience, ideally within hospitality.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with hotel metrics.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Deep knowledge of the hotel sector.
• Real Estate Development and Real Estate Financial Modelling.
• Excellent communication and client interfacing skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Highly motivated and ambitious to succeed.
• IT literate.

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