Senior Associate / Vice President - Hotel Acquisitions - Belmont Search - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

A leading global private investment firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Vice President to join its Hotel Acquisitions team. With a primary focus on real estate, the firm invests opportunistically across asset classes and geographies.

This is a rare opportunity to take a key role in shaping the acquisition strategy of one of the most active and respected global real estate investors. The position offers high visibility and the chance to lead deals across a wide range of geographies and structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Transaction Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end deal process, from sourcing and underwriting to closing.
• Oversee all aspects of due diligence, coordinating cross-functional internal and external teams.
• Negotiate acquisition, JV, and financing agreements with senior stakeholders and counterparties.

Financial & Strategic Analysis

• Guide the development of detailed financial models and scenario analyses.
• Evaluate complex capital structures and identify optimal investment strategies.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on robust analysis and market insight.

Investment Committee Interface

• Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda to senior leadership.
• Act as the key point of contact for all hotel-related acquisitions with the Investment Committee.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Drive excellence in underwriting, diligence, and market research practices.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in real estate private equity or investment banking.
• Strong interest in the hotel sector and understanding of relevant operational and capital market dynamics.
• Exceptional financial modelling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and lead negotiations at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take a leading role in one of the most dynamic and sophisticated hotel investment platforms in the market. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong deal flow, and significant career progression opportunities.