Job Description

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor

Business - Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield's primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $ 268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world's most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate .

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

We are seeking an Associate to join the Brookfield Properties' Hospitality team, based in NYC. This position will support the North American Hospitality team in overseeing all hospitality investments and assist with analysis that drives strategic decision-making. This is an opportunity to join an experienced team responsible for one of Brookfield's largest real estate sector portfolios.


Brookfield Asset Management's North American hospitality holdings total over 29,000 guestrooms across 100+ properties valued at ~$10 billion across multiple different chain scales (from Economy to Luxury). We seek to maximize asset value in each of our assets through renovation, rebranding, expansion or other value. BPG also owns hospitality assets outside of North America. Our global portfolio also contains premier assets in Europe, the UK, Asia and Australia.


This team is responsible for strategic oversight of Brookfield's real estate investments (structured as either a portfolio company or individual investment). They are principally responsible for overseeing the hotel performance and operating teams in the execution of the business plans. Strategic decision-making - such as financing, capital investments, renovations, hold-sell, key branding and manager decisions, etc. - are the purview of portfolio managers. Collaboration with capital markets, design & construction, finance, tax, compliance, legal etc. is required to monitor our investments and ensure our business plan and strategy objectives are being met.


The new Associate will support the North American Hospitality business in the role described below.

Key Accountabilities

As a member of the North American Hospitality team, the Associate will be involved in all aspects of fund, company or investment-level financial analysis, supporting the preparation and maintenance of a wide array of analytical reporting, modelling and presentations. This dynamic position requires extensive collaboration across various business units across Brookfield, including Asset Management, Investor Relations and Finance and Operation teams within BPG and at the portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly valuation models; which includes review of investment performance track record and any changes to returns and asset valuations. Prepare quarterly internal submissions and valuation presentations for Senior Management. Support strategic analysis and portfolio investment decisions through financial modeling, including Hold/Sell models and recapitalization analysis. Support disposition-related activities such as obtaining Broker Opinions of Value, creation of investment committee recommendation presentations, and management of sale process. Support recapitalization efforts including development of financing offering and investment committee presentations, as well as recapitalization negotiation and closing efforts Assist with property transactions, including acquisition, disposition, refinancing and management change with respect to its impact on accounting/valuations Contribute to managing lender relationships through performance analysis and creation of external presentation materials. Play an integral role in onboarding and integration of new assets into the asset management and broader hospitality platform's existing processes Direct involvement in quarterly forecasting and annual business planning, including preparation of business plan materials for private and public teams across Brookfield Coordinate with third parties on external valuations to support quarterly valuation needs

Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, real estate or related area 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, real estate investing, and/or private equity Exceptional analytical, financial modeling and valuation skills Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Self-directed and motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, diligent, and hard working with capability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-moving environment Proficiency in full suite of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Strong knowledge of capital markets and real estate; experience with hospitality preferred but not required Leadership capabilities and a business mindset Unquestionable ethics and integrity
Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000


Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.


Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.


We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.