Associate, Feasibility & Underwriting (100% Remote) ($105K - $125K)

Overview

This role drives the financial and market analysis behind new management contracts, acquisitions, and third-party deal pursuits. You will partner with Development, Operations, and Finance to assess deal viability and support go/no-go decisions across the hotel portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed feasibility studies and underwriting models using STR/market data, ADR/RevPAR projections, demand segmentation, and comp set analysis
• Prepare full P&L pro formas, cash flow projections, and IRR/NPV/cap rate analyses for prospective management contracts and acquisitions
• Evaluate market fundamentals, including supply pipeline, demand generators, and competitive positioning, for new and existing markets
• Support due diligence on third-party management pursuits, including brand fit, contract terms, and capex requirements
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and ownership/investment committees
• Maintain and refine underwriting templates, market data sources, and benchmarking tools

Requirements

• 3+ years in hotel feasibility, underwriting, acquisitions, or asset management (brokerage, REIT, PE, or management company background)
• Advanced Excel modeling skills; STR and CoStar/CBRE Hotels or similar market data tools
• Strong understanding of hotel operating structures, management/franchise agreements, and third-party ownership dynamics
• Bachelor’s in Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality, or related field (MBA a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication for owner- and investor-facing deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and market alignment)
• Bonus: Up to 15% Annual incentive plan tied to performance metrics (Eligibility also stated as annual bonus 10%)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Perks: Discounted hotel stays across the portfolio
• Growth: Career development and advancement opportunities

Location & Work Schedule

• Work Type: 100% Remote within the USA
• Remote Location: Open to any location within the USA; candidates should be willing to align with Central Time business hours
• Travel: Up to 10% travel for meetings, leadership development, community engagement, and market-related activities

Role Details

• Job Type: Individual Contributor, Full-Time, Permanent
• Reporting: Reports to VP of Feasibility & Underwriting
• Direct Reports: None (including administrative support, analysts, or coordinators)

Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)

• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer (6–8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday
• Frequent fine motor skills; use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, mouse/trackpad use, writing, and operating office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies)
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials, including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles)
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role