Analyst, Production Support - Hotels

Analyst – Hotels– JLL Chicago JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with relevant hospitality/real estate work experience to join our Chicago-based Investment Sales team as an Analyst. JLL’s Chicago-based Hotel Investment Sales team is a group of hotel and real estate investment professionals recognized as the premier capital markets advisors for owners of hotels throughout the central US. This team focuses on supporting capital strategies and investment execution for owners of hotels with complex real estate and operational dynamics in the region. The current configuration and members of this team have successfully marketed and sold billions of dollars in hotels and hospitality assets for a variety of global institutional and other significant investment groups. What this job involves: Join JLL as a Hotel & Hospitality Group Analyst supporting the Investment Sales team in securing listings, marketing, and closing real estate transactions. This role requires hospitality and real estate experience while working under supervision of senior team members to develop financial projections and complete asset valuations. You'll input financial data into valuation models, gather economic and demographic data, and assist in preparing presentations and offering materials. This position offers comprehensive exposure to investment sales transactions including due diligence processes, legal document abstraction, and coordination with third-party vendors in a collaborative team What your day-to-day will look like: Support members in securing listings, marketing, and closing real estate transactions Input financial data from P&L statements into valuation models and develop pro forma financial projections under supervision Complete preliminary asset valuations using DCF, income capitalization, leveraged IRR, comparable sales, and construction cost techniques Gather, compile, and present economic and demographic data in formats pertinent to real estate transactions Assist in preparing presentations, offering materials, and miscellaneous reports while abstracting legal documents Communicate with and coordinate work of third-party vendors and facilitate transaction due diligence processes under supervision Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree in Business Finance, Hotel Administration, and/or Real Estate Finance Strong record of academic achievement Demonstrated quantitative skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently while maintaining rapport with a team Preferred Qualifications: Hospitality industry-specific work experience in the areas of real estate ownership & investment, valuations, hotel & restaurant operations, and/or sales & marketing (relevant internship experience will be considered) Ability to work within formal reporting relationships Flexibility to work after normal business hours and weekends as needed Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Ability to travel domestically Authorization to work in the United States