Operations Assistant - Hospitality at Cytonn Investments

Job Details:

Closing Date: January 13th, 2018

Responsibilities

• Performing investment analysis through financial models on the opportunities available for Cytonn Residences either through development, acquisitions or partnerships and informing stakeholders on their financial feasibility;
• Keeping detailed knowledge about the Kenyan hospitality sector up to date;
• Developing financial models for Cytonn Residences and presenting them to investment committee for approval;
• Developing and following through on work plans towards the actualisation of investment opportunities for Cytonn Residences that have been approved for implementation by the Board;
• Performing continuous and timely updates to the stakeholders of Cytonn Residences on the progress on the opportunities available for Cytonn Residences either through development, acquisition or partnerships;
• Performing continuous research in the hospitality sector and prepare reports to stakeholders to ensure that Cytonn’s investment decision and expansion plans in the sector are data driven;
• Undertaking research on the hospitality sector in Kenya and the region and identifying the opportunities available for investment by Cytonn Hospitality;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2nd Class, Upper Division is required; and a minimum of B+ in    KCSE;
• Having worked in an investment management environment with experience in creating financial models related to hospitality is an added advantage;
• Should demonstrate experience in hospitality financial modelling, planning and analysis;
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational/administration skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and in a professional manner;
• Should be flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people/systems;
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to learn quickly and manage workload, work effectively under pressure i. demanding environment,
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency.