Associate, Asset Management Hotels & Hospitality MENA

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an Associate for their Hotel Asset Management MENA business. The ideal candidate will create financial models and reports, conduct strategic reviews, and support budget negotiations. Previous experience in hotel finance and a bachelor's degree in a related field are essential. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders and develop new business opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in hotel asset management finance or revenue management.
• Experience in the hospitality sector with advanced understanding of hotel operations.
• International work or study experience.

Responsibilities

• Creation of financial models and reports of hotel assets.
• Strategic positioning and operational performance reviews.
• Review and assess hotel profitability.
• Prepare analysis for yearly budget negotiations.
• Prepare market commentaries.
• Prepare presentations and proposals.
• Work closely with hotel stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of new business opportunities.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Multitasking

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or business management

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology—or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry—join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Role

We are currently seeking an Associate for our Hotel Asset Management MENA business line. This is a permanent full time position based in Dubai United Arab Emirates supporting the business across MENA.

What this job involves

• Creation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial models and reports of hotel assets.
• Strategic positioning and operational performance reviews.
• Review and assessment of hotel profitability and benchmarking against market norms.
• Preparation of analysis for yearly budget negotiations with hotel operators.
• Preparation of market commentaries.
• Preparation of Asset Management presentations and proposals.
• Working closely with all stakeholders of hotel assets whilst acting in best interest of the hotel ownership.
• Working both independently and as part of a team depending on the project scale.
• Working seamlessly with the wider JLL MENA team across business lines.
• Assists the Asset Management MENA team in the development of new business opportunities.

Desired skills and experience

• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical and research skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills facilitating key client and stakeholder management.
• Collegial and team‑oriented profile that is eager to learn and develop.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced multitasking environment that requires ability to manage priorities and projects.
• Advanced MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook knowledge required.

Background / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in hospitality / business management is required from a major hotel management school / university.
• Previous experience of 3 to 5 years in either hotel asset management finance or revenue management is essential.
• Hotels / hospitality sector experience is required and advanced understanding of hotel operations is also required.
• International work or study experience is essential.

Reporting Relationship

The Associate Asset Management MENA will report directly to Vice President Hotels & Hospitality MENA JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group.

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best so we invest in supporting each other learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions recognizing your contributions, investing in your well‑being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

Location

On‑site Dubai ARE

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process including the online application and/or overall selection process you may email us at [placeholder]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. We look forward to receiving your application.