Analyst/Senior Analyst | Hotels & Hospitality

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Analyst/Senior Analyst | Hotels & Hospitality | AFRICA We are currently seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join our growing Hotels & Hospitality platform focused on advisory assignments across Africa, with the position based in Dubai, UAE. The role will primarily support hotel market and financial feasibility studies, operator search and selection mandates, strategic advisory assignments, and hospitality research projects across Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the Hotels & Hospitality team across Africa and the Middle East, supporting a wide range of advisory mandates for hotel owners, developers, investors, lenders, and operators. The role will involve exposure to multiple hospitality asset classes and diverse geographical markets across the African continent. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about hospitality real estate, highly analytical, commercially minded, and motivated to deliver high-quality advisory outcomes for clients. As a member of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, you will contribute to one of the leading hospitality advisory practices globally. Responsibilities Together with the project lead and wider advisory team, responsibilities will include: - Execute hotel advisory assignments including:- Market and financial feasibility studies - Hotel operator search and selection processes - Highest and best use studies - Strategic hospitality advisory assignments - Valuation report preparation - Market entry and portfolio review assignments - Conduct detailed hotel market research, demand analysis, competitive benchmarking, and supply pipeline assessments across African markets - Prepare financial models including hotel cash flow projections, feasibility assessments, valuation support analysis, and investment return scenarios - Analyse hotel operating performance metrics including ADR, RevPAR, occupancy, GOP, EBITDA, and NOI where applicable - Support hotel operator search assignments by:- Preparing operator longlists and shortlists - Coordinating operator outreach processes - Analysing operator proposals and commercial terms - Assisting in negotiations and recommendation reports - Prepare client deliverables including proposals, presentations, feasibility reports, research publications, and pitch materials - Assist with the preparation of Opinions of Value, advisory studies, and transaction support assignments where required - Contribute to business development initiatives, thought leadership, marketing materials, credentials, and regional research publications - Create and maintain proprietary hospitality databases, research tools, and market intelligence platforms - Participate in internal meetings and collaborate with colleagues across Capital Markets, Valuation, Advisory, and Research teams - Support senior team members in preparing for client meetings, presentations, and transaction-related discussions - Travel across Africa and selected international markets for site inspections, market reviews, client meetings, and operator meetings as required - For Associate-level candidates, supervise and mentor Analysts on project execution and quality control Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline - 0–3 years’ relevant experience for Analyst level and 3–5 years’ relevant experience for Associate level in hospitality consulting, hotel advisory, real estate consulting, hotel operations, corporate finance, valuations, or feasibility analysis - Strong understanding of hospitality markets, hotel operations, real estate fundamentals, and investment analysis - Experience in market research, financial modelling, feasibility studies, or hotel advisory assignments preferred - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling and data analysis; strong PowerPoint and report writing skills essential - Ability to prepare clear, concise, and high-quality client presentations and written reports - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required - French language capability would be advantageous given the regional market coverage - Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work effectively under tight deadlines - Self-motivated, proactive, and capa