SENIOR ANALYST PROJECT FINANCE

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Sr. Analyst to join our Project Finance team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Development, Asset Management, Feasibility, Accounting and Legal teams to drive Hyatt’s market growth. You will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in real-estate financing, banking, and is eager to learn through hands-on exposure to real estate transactions. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

• Flexible work schedule

• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center

• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption

• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Senior Analyst of Project Finance will support Hyatt’s third-party financing transactions. This role partners closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including joint venture partners, hotel owners, and financial institutions to arrange financing transactions. You will play a pivotal role for Hyatt to reach its growth objectives.

This position is well suited to someone who has a keen interest in real estate finance and is eager to learn through hands-on exposure to financing transactions. This position is based in Chicago.

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Support efforts to arrange financing for Hyatt’s hotel partners

• Support financing deal negotiation, assist in transaction closing process

• Prepare deal approval memos, presentations, status update materials for senior leadership

• Maintain and monitor Hyatt’s investment portfolio, prepare performance analytical reports for senior leadership

• Use AI enabled tools and platforms to streamline routines and create reporting tools for senior leadership decision making

• Participate in ad hoc projects to support broader Corporate Finance team

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• 2+ years experience in banking, loan underwriting or hospitality asset management

• Strong and tactful communicator with Hyatt’s internal and external stakeholders. Able to break down complex problems into clear insights for problem resolution.

• Proactive problem solver, ready to learn real-estate finance through hands-on transaction experiences.

• Able to support multiple projects with competing priorities. Deliver accurate results in a timely manner with attention to detail.

• Proficient with AI technologies, Smart Sheets, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Experience Preferred:

• Hold bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Busin