**Description:** Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an analytical and financially astute Director, Development CS Finance & Insights to join our Portfolio Growth & Integration team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Transactions, Finance and Commercial teams, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests. Who We Are At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Why Now? This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception. How We Care for Our People What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong. We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include: • Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally • Flexible work schedule • Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center • A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption • Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally. **Qualifications:** Hyatt is seeking a highly analytical and financially astute Director, Development CS Finance & Insights to join our Commercial Services team. This individual will serve as a critical strategic partner to our Development organization, providing data-driven insights, financial modeling, and commercial performance guidance that support deal reviews, property openings, and transitions. • Partner closely with the Development team to evaluate the commercial viability of new deals and conversions. • Provide insight into market potential, revenue generation, and commercial risk through data-backed recommendations. • Lead the development of commercial input assumptions and scenarios for property proformas. • Ensure alignment between commercial forecasts and broader financial modeling used in deal evaluation and investment decisions. • Design and implement analytics for hotel openings and transitions to measure ramp performance vs. expectations. • Identify key drivers of commercial underperformance or overperformance and advise on course corrections • Track ramping hotels against proforma/underwriting • Develop and maintain commercial ramp benchmarks by brand, region, and hotel type. • Track KPIs related to revenue, market share, and channel mix during ramp periods. • Act as the primary commercial analytics liaison between Development, Commercial Services, Finance, and Operations. • Align on performance expectations and proactively shape commercial strategies to ensure successful launches and transitions • Synthesize findings into clear, compelling presentations for senior leadership and Investment Committee meetings. • Contribute to the creation of tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that provide forward-looking commercial insights Qualifications Experience Required: • Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Analytics preferred. • 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, commercial strategy, business intelligence, or consulting—ideally within the hospitality, real estate, or private equity sectors. Experience Preferred: • Proven track record of building and interpreting financial models related to hotel development, ramp-up, or asset performance. • Deep knowledge of hospitality performance metrics (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, channel mix, etc.) and industry benchmarks. • Strong SQL, Excel, and data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); experience with forecasting tools a plus. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. • Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • A collaborative mindset and a strong sense of ownership, with the ability to act as a thought partner across functions The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. ________________________________________ We welcome you: Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place. _The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate._ **Primary Location:** US-IL-Chicago **Organization:** Hyatt Corporate Office **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Commercial Services Strategy %26 PMO **Req ID:** CHI014957 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.