2026 Operational Real Estate & Asset Management Placement
We are thrilled to share this unique opportunity for an ambitious student to gain experience within our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Real Estate & Asset Management (REAM) International team. This team is responsible for all of Hilton’s real estate and asset management activities outside the Americas. This includes portfolio management activities for about 50 leased and joint-venture interests in hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The group’s mandate is to enhance the long-term value of the existing portfolio through strategic capital investments, opportunistic contract restructurings, and improvement of bottom-line performance.
From day one, you will be fully integrated into Team Hilton. Our placements offer vast exposure and opportunities, including networking with senior executives, involvement in regional conferences and for some, international travel.
Based in our EMEA headquarters, Watford, you will be part of a cohort of 50 Interns and take part in regular connect meetings and feedback sessions designed to support your development. You will benefit from a subsidised restaurant, a games area and a free in-house gym.

• Support the team in the annual capital expenditure process: Consolidate and analyse submitted capital expenditure requests by hotels. Evaluate best deployment of capital into the respective properties. As necessary perform financial analysis to identify highest return on capital invested.
• Support annual capital expenditure budget presentation: Consolidate and summarize annual budget to be reviewed by Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Asset Management. Present data in a concise and intuitive way.
• Provide analytical and evaluative support for strategic assessment of hotel performance. Work closely with VP Asset Management to identify suitable strategies to enhance value of each property.
• Analyse return on investment projects based on NPV and IRR analysis. Individual is expected to be able to underwrite return on investment projects autonomously and to prepare investment memos for the CFO at the end of the placement.
• As necessary, assist team members in negotiating or restructuring hotel leases with landlords. (A significant portion of the portfolio is operated under long–term leases many of which are expiring or up for rent renegotiation).
  Why choose us?

Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
• Networking: Our interns can connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
• Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
• Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
• Salary & Benefits: £26,000 Gross PA & private healthcare.
• Location: EMEA Regional Headquarters, Watford. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.