Associate - Investment Management

Aldar Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Hospitality seeks an Associate for Investment Management to support financial processes and investment strategies within the hospitality sector. The role involves extensive market analysis, financial modeling, and collaboration with senior management to deliver impactful investment proposals. Ideal candidates will bring at least 5 years of experience in hospitality and a proven record in financial analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Hospitality sector.
• Exposure to hotel operational/consultancy/research roles.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent investment research and quantitative market analysis.
• Assist in financial modelling and reporting for investment decisions.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Reporting

Quantitative skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field

Job description

About Aldar Hospitality

Powered by human connections and the desire to reimagine guest experiences, every destination within our hospitality portfolio is transformed to reflect the human spirit: nurturing, ever evolving and wholesome. Our diverse portfolio of assets ranges from hotels and island resorts to golf clubs, marinas, and iconic beach clubs. Our footprint in the local and international hospitality landscape is growing and we are on a mission to turn ordinary moments into lifelong memories through offering unforgettable guest experiences. Aldar Hospitality is the subsidiary of Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate developer and manager in the UAE. Come and join us on this journey.

About the Role

The Associate – Investment Management will collaborate closely with the Corporate Director to provide comprehensive support throughout the investment management process, financial and valuation models, acquisition and expansion project proposals, including analysing and conducting in-depth market research. The Associate – Investment Management further ensures accurate financial modelling and reporting to guide strategic investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent investment research and use quantitative and qualitative market analysis to execute and support investment management business function.
• Assist with analysing current and past financial data and financial performance to identify trends.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, and build a robust database of hospitality operators and brand benchmarks. Leverage investment tools and market intelligence to support competitive and well-informed strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports, reporting decks for senior management, presentation for investment proposals, and market assessment reports.
• Develop and maintain documentation including detailed market-based investment matrix and insights into all external investment KPIs and data bank.
• Provide proactive support in the preparation and delivery of investment proposals including acquisitions, JVs, expansion and valuation projects.
• Foster strong collaboration across Group-level entities and internal functions to stay informed on current industry trends and evolving market practices.
• Support the development of financial/valuation models, and actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance.
• Assist in developing 5-year business plans, strategic investment plans and business performance reports and provide periodic performance matrix reports.
• Support the Investment Management Division as per business needs and as per request of business unit executive team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Hospitality sector (International Consultant Big 4/Owner or Operator/brand side)
• Ideally, a candidate with hotel operational/consultancy/research exposure (background with JLL/CBRE/KF Hospitality consulting team or Operator/Brand Feasibility teams)
• Good analytical, qualitative, market research, reporting, operator/brand know-how, and quantitative skills
• Experience in Hospitality and Real Estate financial modelling, valuations, analysis, reporting, market research, and stakeholder management
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, eager to transition to an in-house role and contribute meaningfully from day one
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Excellent time management skills
• Immediate availability is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aldar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and remain committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We will ensure that all candidates are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, be considered for a range of critical job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, ensuring equitable opportunities and accessibility for all. Please contact us to request accommodation. Your data will be treated confidentially.