Senior Analyst, Infrastructure Investments

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst of Infrastructure Investments is a key member of the Destination Development team that will define, shape, execute, and finance the company's agenda for port and destination development and management inclusive of $5B in port investments in the project pipeline. The Senior. Analyst of Infrastructure Investments supports making strategic business decisions to achieve business objectives and obtain financial returns. Responsibilities include a heavy focus on financial modeling, assisting with building the business case for the pipeline of investments, and managing capital needs. The Senior Analyst assesses pipeline deals in accordance with business objectives and target financial returns. The role is responsible for formulating and leading the financial analysis for a robust investment pipeline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the evaluation of global port and destination development projects, including vetting of projects for strategic fit and financial impact on RCL.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling to support investment decisions and provide valuation assessments.
• Collaborates with the development business owners to define capital structure and investment strategy for investments.
• Supports due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts and outside advisors.
• Supports internal underwriting (direct engagement with Finance Leadership, CEO and/or Board of Directors investment memo, capital appropriation).
• Take complex and detailed investment structures and communicate the key drivers and results in a concise manner and formulate meaningful recommendations.
• Prepare internal memoranda and other materials used to support investment recommendations and to communicate with internal constituents.
• Prepares forecasts and plans for the Destination Development JV Portfolio.
• Communicate with joint venture partners on a regular basis, coordinating deliverables with internal and external partners, and tracking and analysis of financials.
• Coordinate with internal groups (Technical Accounting Group, Corporate Strategy, Tax, Legal, Treasury) to ensure potential investments are aligned and properly structured in accordance with business objectives and strategies to minimize risks and maximize returns.
• Manages concurrently multiple projects without compromising on the quality of the work by planning around tight timelines and effectively interfacing with business partners and other professionals.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• A Bachelors Degree is required/Masters degree desirable.
• Minimum 2-4 years of related work experience.
• Prior infrastructure investments, investment banking, and/or consulting background preferred.
• Proven ability to develop financial models independently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of valuation methods and debt structures.
• Results-oriented team player comfortable with interacting with all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Driven to get tasks done promptly.
• Time management skills; ability to drive multiple investment analyses in a time-critical, transaction-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Fast learner and able to link diverse sources of information to the cruise business, including ability to handle confidential information and materials with appropriate discretion.
• Open-minded, flexible, and willing to listen to other people’s opinions.
• Proactive, problem-solver mentality.
• Ability to take initiative to deliver on time-sensitive business priorities independently and as a team.
• Inquisitive self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a strong desire to learn, and a passion for creating an excellent work product.
• Discretion and good business judgment are paramount in this role.