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Role Overview
Graduate Analyst – Hotels & Hospitality at JLL, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to begin their career in commercial real estate, working on hotel investment, asset management, and advisory projects across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Company Overview
JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. The company empowers people to shape the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory and technology for clients. JLL is committed to hiring talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong.
Role Purpose
As a Graduate Analyst, you will support senior team members in delivering high-quality analysis and insights to hotel owners, investors, and operators. You will gain exposure to hotel valuations, market research, financial modeling, and transaction support while developing expertise in the hospitality sector across one of the world's most dynamic tourism and hospitality markets.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Support the preparation of financial models for hotel assets, including revenue projections, operating expense analysis, and capital expenditure forecasts.
- Assist in building discounted cash flow models and investment return analyses for acquisition and disposition opportunities across the MENA region.
Market Research & Data Analysis
- Conduct comprehensive market research on hotel performance trends, competitive supply analysis, and demand drivers across Dubai, UAE, and broader regional markets.
- Analyze STR reports, RevPAR trends, occupancy patterns, tourism statistics, and other key hospitality metrics to support strategic recommendations.
Valuation Support
- Assist in hotel valuation assignments by gathering comparable transaction data and analyzing operating performance.
- Support the application of income, cost, and sales comparison approaches to value.
- Work on diverse asset types from luxury resorts to serviced apartments.
Transaction & Advisory Support
- Contribute to hotel transaction processes including buyer/seller representation, due diligence coordination, and information memorandum preparation.
- Support client presentations and investment committee materials with clear, accurate data analysis for regional and international investors.
Client Deliverables
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and analytical materials for client meetings and deliverables.
- Ensure all work products meet JLL quality standards and deadlines while considering regional market nuances and client expectations.
Collaboration & Learning
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Hotels & Hospitality, Capital Markets, Valuation & Advisory, and other service lines within the Dubai office and broader MENA network.
- Actively participate in training programs and professional development opportunities to accelerate career growth.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Recent graduate (within 1–2 years) or currently completing final year of study.
- Previous internship or work experience in real estate, hospitality, investment banking, consulting, or related fields is advantageous but not required.
- Knowledge of hotel operations, brand standards, or hospitality industry fundamentals, particularly within the Middle East context, is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Argus Enterprise, CoStar, STR, or other real estate/hospitality databases is a plus.
- Understanding of regional tourism dynamics, Expo legacy impacts, and GCC hospitality markets is valuable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling capabilities.
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word for creating professional presentations and reports.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to interpret financial statements, market data, and hospitality operating metrics.
- Aptitude for quantitative analysis and financial concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not required.
- Strong work ethic with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn about the hotels and hospitality industry in the MENA region.
- Comfortable working in a client-facing professional services environment.
Additional Information
- On-site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Must have valid authorization to work in the United Arab Emirates or be eligible to obtain appropriate work visa sponsorship.
- JLL provides competitive compensation aligned with Dubai market standards and comprehensive benefits.
- Receive mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to diverse hotel asset types including luxury resorts, branded hotels, serviced apartments, and conference hotels.
- Access to opportunities to work on high-profile transactions and advisory assignments across the MENA region.
- Formal training programs, industry certifications support, and clearly defined career progression opportunities within regional and global network.
- JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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