Ashford is an alternative asset management platform focused on real estate and hospitality investments. We advise two publicly traded REITs — Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) — providing asset management, capital allocation, and value-creation oversight across a diverse hotel portfolio.
We are seeking a sharp, driven candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and will contribute to investment analysis, capital planning, portfolio value initiatives, and structured reporting across ancillary revenue streams and core hotel operations.
The Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Asset Management Analytics and Strategy team and report directly to Director of Analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and capital deployment effectiveness
- Analyze key hotel operating metrics (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, margin flow-through, labor efficiency) to identify and report on performance gaps and value-creation opportunities
- Conduct property-level and market-level research to inform strategic portfolio objectives
- Translate complex financial analysis into concise, decision-ready insights for senior leadership
- Partner with Business Intelligence, Capital Management, Revenue Optimization, Risk, and Operations teams to evaluate and execute strategies that enhance NOI and long-term asset value
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in real estate, asset management, or the hospitality industry through coursework, internships, or relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with complex spreadsheets and financial models
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to develop clear, professional, and visually effective presentations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to support business decisions
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and professional development
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated professionalism with a high level of integrity and accountability
- Ability to work onsite five days per week