Sr Analyst, Business Development & Land Acquisition

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary:

The position is responsible for assisting the VP and Sr. Director of Private Destinations with managing the acquisition and development of global real estate and commercial projects in the development of destinations, mixed-use facilities, and shore excursion companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Sr Director & team on various Private Destinations commercial and real estate development and acquisition initiatives worldwide.
• Maintain awareness of key stakeholders, legal counsel, & real estate partners for the each acquisition
• Collaborate closely with team to ensure project timelines are aligned to individual’s schedule
• Gather and reconcile data into presentations that accurately reflect project status or updates
• Manage and/or assist in the coordination of site visits and inspections according to agreed terms
• Partner with Land team on the development and implementation of business plans for real estate investments
• Track corporate approval process by reviewing feedback and sign off from various RCL departments, including but not limited to Deployment, Capital Planning, Treasury, Corporate Planning, Accounting, Risk Management, Tax, Port Operations, Legal, etc. 
• Collaborate with internal and external resources for all aspects of the due diligence process including the evaluation of new properties/projects
• Conduct feasibility analysis (financial, technical, strategic, etc.) for prospective investments in coordination with other RCL departments and consultants.
• Support construction negotiations, contracts, budgets, and scopes as assigned
• Track complex project timelines with deliverables from project inception through operations.
• Manage the internal alignment with brand strategies to support the approval and development of prospective investments by reviewing project submissions with Brand executives.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related discipline, MBA in Finance, Real Estate or JD a strong preference.
• 3 to 6 years of commercial business experience, including a background in a real estate development/acquisitions position or related.
• Hospitality industry development experience preferred.   
• Desirable backgrounds include contractor or supplier management, real estate feasibility analysis, and contract review and negotiation.
• General understanding of the development process and relationships between and functions of the various contractor entities.
• Strong analytical, coordinating/planning and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Excellent ability to organize, manage complex processes, and set up policies and procedures to achieve strategic investment objectives.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, consensus building and presentation skills.
• The ability to organize and manage complex processes with multiple entities 
• The ability to motivate and manage construction professionals and trades is critical.
• A global thinker with familiarity in different countries and cultures is helpful
• Ability to travel, conduct site visits, and attend meetings.
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC MS Office

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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