Sandton: Hospitality Associate posted by Broll Property Group

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 47 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