United Kingdom Job Openings

Christie & Co

Analyst

London

November 29, 2024

Purpose of the Role
Christie & Co has developed a market leading consultancy proposition with a client base which includes leading owners, operators, investors, and developers. This particular role forms an integral part of the Christie & Co Hotels Team (Brokerage, Consultancy and Valuations) in the United Kingdom and across our European offices and will support the Team with comprehensive research and data tools across a wide range of data and topics.
Main duties and responsibilities

Tackle with enthusiasm and discipline tasks related to the undertaking of targeted research, feasibility studies, and other consultancy missions in support of consultants.

Demonstrate individual excellence in undertaking projects (or parts of) independently and active teamwork in the context of larger and/or cross-office assignments (ex: portfolio)

Regularly and proactively monitor the hospitality market and competition in the UK and wider Europe in order to maintain in-depth and timely market knowledge, together with selected multi-country research – including maintenance and update of internal newsletter

Review, gather and organise hotel transactions, financial and operating statements from our internal database to support the team on consultancy missions

Work in partnership with the European Consultancy offices to roll out important initiatives, new tools, research and databases ensuring a smooth and productive collaboration of the wider hotel team.

Support to management in drafting commercial proposals

Thorough market reviews in support of projects and focused industry publications and client presentations, occasionally supporting the production of commercial pitches

Critically and timely contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies, operational reviews, commercial due diligence and development advice or any other of our core services

Initiate and/or creatively support the development of new financial models, study models, bespoke side-analyses

Maintenance and update of databases and critical resources

With supervision of functional leader or senior peers, ensure a responsive communication to customer requests and timely follow-up on project leads

Where relevant pro-actively engage with our brokerage team in order to leverage their transactional market knowledge and support our consultancy deliverables and conclusions

Pro-actively develop and maintain productive relationships with the Christie & Co consultancy team, UK and Europe, as well as other Hotels teams and wider Christie & Co organisation

Jointly promote and physically represent the Christie & Co brand at professional events, client meetings and presentations

Conduct business with versatile communication style and demonstrating the high quality and professional standards of Christie & Co

Working Relationships and Contacts
You will work within the Consultancy team, with close working relationships with the Brokerage and Valuation and International teams. You will also often collaborate with other departments to cross-sell business and to provide reports for pitches and client presentations.
Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Maths, Real Estate, Hospitality management or other relevant field

Prior experience in the hotel real estate sector is preferred, though not mandatory. This may include internships within hotel groups' development or feasibility departments, other consultancy experience, or investment-related roles.

It is essential that applicants possess a strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Power Point and Excel. Those who have obtained an official certification in these programmes will be given preference.

Analytical mindset, detail-oriented with a high level of self-review and organization.

Strong interest in research, data analysis and confident in writing industry, research focus content for reports as well as external outputs.

Ability to adjust focus and depth of research according to project requirements, instructions/brief and timelines.

Capable of managing multiple tasks and apply dynamic reprioritization (with support from a manager).

Ability to work independently yet seeking feedback and sourcing expertise within the team

Passion for the industry and keen attitude towards learning and self-development.

Self-starter with a positive attitude and desire to achieve success as a team

Keen attitude to find solutions and support the success of the team, confident in raising challenges, and asking questions to maximise his/her learning and optimise collaboration.

Professionalism and impeccable business etiquette internally and externally.

What can we offer?

Team bonus

25 days holiday

Yearly salary review

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing assistance via Plumm

Cycle to work scheme

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