ROLE PURPOSE

Broll Hospitality is building a leading hospitality-focused investment advisory platform for African markets. As African hotel markets mature and attract greater capital participation, our work spans the full investment lifecycle — from development and operations through to capital markets and transactions.

We are looking for an Associate to join the team in an execution-focused capacity. You will take ownership of mandates alongside senior team members, drawing on deep knowledge of hotel operations, financial performance and the investment landscape to deliver high-quality, client-ready outputs. At this level, you are expected to lead analytical workstreams, manage project deliverables and contribute meaningfully to business development and client relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

Transaction Execution & Investment Advisory
• Lead the preparation of investment memoranda, information packs, teasers and capital-targeting materials for hotel transactions
• Run financial due diligence processes and coordinate across workstreams on acquisitions, disposals and buy-side mandates
• Manage timelines, data rooms and information flows in live transaction processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, buyers, operators and advisors across the region

Financial Modelling & Valuation
• Build and own hotel financial models, including full P&L projections, cash flow analysis and investment return metrics (IRR, equity multiple, yield)
• Conduct feasibility studies and valuations for hotel development, repositioning and acquisition mandates
• Lead sensitivity, scenario and downside analysis to stress-test assumptions and investment theses
• Translate operational and market data into investment-grade financial outputs with limited senior oversight

Hotel Operations & P&L Analysis
• Apply a strong working knowledge of hotel P&L structures — GOP, EBITDA, departmental revenues and costs — to assess and benchmark operational performance
• Evaluate operator proposals, management agreements and franchise structures
• Identify operational underperformance and articulate value-creation strategies for repositioning or rebranding mandates
• Engage credibly with hotel operators and asset managers on performance metrics, NOI and capital expenditure planning

Market Research & Intelligence
• Oversee the compilation and quality control of market data across hotel supply, transactions, ADR, Occupancy and RevPAR across African markets
• Produce market studies, supply and demand analyses and competitive set reviews to support client mandates
• Maintain and enhance internal data libraries, benchmarks and reference materials

Capital Markets & Operator Selection
• Support and lead operator selection processes, including RFP management, scoring and recommendation
• Assist in profiling investor and buyer universes, mapping investment criteria and return expectations
• Prepare commercial due diligence reports and market studies for lenders, equity investors and institutional clients

Technology, Tools & Process
• Leverage analytical and AI-enabled tools to enhance the speed, consistency and quality of outputs
• Contribute to the development of templates, workflows and standardised processes as the team scales


QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Hospitality Management or a related field
• 4–7 years' experience in hospitality-focused investment banking, real estate advisory, hotel asset management, or a closely related analytical role
• Demonstrated experience working on hotel or lodging transactions, valuations or asset management mandates
• Meaningful exposure to hotel operations, P&L structures and performance metrics is essential
• Experience in African markets is advantageous

SKILLS
• Advanced financial modelling skills — proficient in building complex, integrated hotel models from scratch
• Strong command of hotel operating economics, including GOP analysis, management fee structures and brand standards
• Excellent written communication skills — capable of producing polished, client-ready reports and presentations
• Proficiency with evolving analytical and AI-enabled tools
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliverables with limited supervision

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Genuine interest in Africa and a commitment to contributing to the continent's development
• Commercially astute, with the maturity to engage confidently with senior clients and counterparties
• Comfortable operating in complex, less formal or data-limited markets across Africa
• Open to periodic travel across Africa as part of the role
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and high standards of quality
• Intellectually curious, proactive and receptive to feedback and mentorship