Senior Consultant Capital Markets

Job Title

Senior Consultant Capital Markets

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Capital Markets Hospitality team in Spain.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the analysis, preparation and execution of hotel investment transactions, supporting the team across disposal and acquisitions mandates.

The position requires strong financial and analytical skills, a good understanding of hotel operations and real estate investment fundamentals, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams throughout the transaction process.

The candidate will work closely with senior team members and will also support business development activities and client relationships.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

·       Financial Analysis & Modelling: Prepare and review hotel financial models, investment appraisals, valuations, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses. Assess hotel operating performance, profitability and investment returns.

·       Transaction Execution: Support the execution of hotel acquisitions and disposals, including preparation of marketing materials, investment memoranda, financial analysis, management of virtual data rooms, coordination of due diligence processes and evaluation of offers.

·       Hotel Investment Analysis: Analyse hotel P&Ls, operating budgets, business plans and capital expenditure requirements. Assess different investment and operating structures, including leases, management agreements and vacant possession transactions.

·       Market Research: Conduct hotel market research, competitive benchmarking and analysis of investment trends, hotel performance and comparable transactions.

·       Client Materials: Prepare high-quality presentations, investment memoranda, financial reports and proposals for investors, hotel owners and other clients.

·       Transaction Coordination: Liaise with clients, investors, hotel operators, legal advisors and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of transactions.

·       Business Development Support: Assist senior team members in identifying investment opportunities, preparing pitches and maintaining relationships with investors, hotel owners and operators.

·       Team Collaboration: Work closely with other Cushman & Wakefield teams in Spain and across EMEA.

Profile & Requirements

·       Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Hospitality Management or a related field.

·       Relevant professional experience in hospitality real estate, hotel investment, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate finance or a related sector.

·       Excellent financial and analytical skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling. Experience in hotel valuations, cash flow analysis, DCF modelling, investment returns and financial feasibility assessments.

·       Good understanding of hotel operations, hotel financial statements and key operating metrics (ADR, RevPAR, GOP, EBITDA, etc.).

·       Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to prepare professional investment presentations and transaction materials.

·       Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

·       Proactive, hands-on and team-oriented approach, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships within the hospitality investment sector.

·       Fluency in Spanish and English.

Additional Qualifications Valued

·       Previous experience in hotel investment advisory, real estate capital markets, transaction services or hotel asset management.

·    Postgraduate education in Finance, Real Estate Investment or Hospitality Management.

Location: Madrid

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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