Vice President Hotels & Hospitality Investment

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About JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality division is a global business which partners with investors, owners and operators to support and shape investment strategies that deliver maximum value from commercial real estate. No other advisory or brokerage team in the world provides as broad a spectrum of services for hotel & hospitality investors. A partnership with JLL gives our clients a single point of contact for support in acquisition advice, asset management, financing, investment sales, project and development services, operator selection and contract negotiation, research consultancy, strategic advisory, valuations, and value recovery.

We are an agile, solution-focused business whose primary aim is to exceed client expectations. We assemble teams of experts who deliver integrated services built on intuitive market foresight, sound research and relevant market knowledge. We attract, develop and reward the best people, challenging them to develop enduring client relationships built on quality service, collaboration, and trust.

The Hotels & Hospitality business in the Iberian region and Europe has been very successful over the years. With the ambition to provide a full service to clients, the team also collaborates closely with other teams such as the wider capital markets, debt advisory and real estate investment banking teams within JLL.

We are currently seeking a Vice President for our Iberian Hotels and Hospitality Capital Markets business line. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Madrid with travel within Europe as required.

Responsibilities include

• Leading the preparation and execution of sale assignments and pitches in, but not limited to, the Iberian region.
• Developing and using financial models that can evaluate the effects of different strategic alternatives under various capital structures
• Taking an active role in the team’s Client Relationship Management activities, including building strong and lasting relationships with existing and target clients
• Representing JLL at conferences and industry events
• Contributing to a culture of strong teamwork and maintaining a great network within JLL
• Managing direct reports and mentoring junior team members
• Collaborating with the wider capital markets, debt and advisory teams in EMEA and providing support in regional and global mandates in a dynamic environment
• Identify market trends and opportunities, proposing new services and adaptations to the existing pipeline
• Main day-to-day tasks include
  • Analysing market data and monitoring financial markets
  • Review and deliver high quality investment sales materials (e.g. investment memorandums, marketing reports) and other client deliverables (e.g. pitch presentations)
  • Managing virtual data rooms
  • Conducting discussions with internal and external stakeholders
  • Contributing to JLL’s CRM and research databases
  • Undertaking site visits with investors

Qualifications required / Your profile

• Completed a university degree in Business Administration (or related fields) with a focus on Real Estate, Finance or Hotel Management
• At a minimum 4 years of working experience in the hotel real estate (or related) sector
• Outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical and research skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong team orientation and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to interact with external and internal stakeholders including senior management
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Eagerness to work and the passion and drive to excel in the hotel real estate industry
• Ability to take initiative in driving projects and ownership of assigned tasks
• Proficiency in using AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT for daily work tasks.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal) and advanced level of Spanish (preferred)

We offer

• Opportunity to be part of the leading hotel real estate advisor and broker globally, working on the most high-profile projects in the sector
• Active participation in the international capital markets
• Involvement in the global network including access to JLL employees worldwide
• Opportunities to attend industry events for networking
• Flat hierarchy in a dynamic and fun working environment
• Commitment and investment in our people to help realise your ambition
• Excellent performance recognition and rewards

To apply, please submit your cover letter, CV and academic transcripts. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Location:

On-site –Madrid, ESP

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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