Senior Associate – Investment Management

Aldar Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aldar Hospitality in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate – Investment Management to support the investment cycle, build financial and valuation models, and prepare market assessments for strategic opportunities in hospitality assets.

You will collaborate with the Corporate Director, analyze data and benchmarks, and deliver clear reports and proposals for acquisitions, JVs and expansions to senior management for informed decision making.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.

Responsabilités

• Perform independent investment research and market analysis to support investment management functions.
• Assist with analysing current and past financial data and performance to identify trends.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and build a database of hospitality operators and brand benchmarks.
• Prepare detailed reports, decks for senior management, and market assessment reports for proposals.
• Develop and maintain documentation including investment matrices and external KPI data.
• Support in preparing investment proposals including acquisitions, JVs, expansions and valuations.
• Foster collaboration across Group-level entities to stay informed on trends and market practices.
• Support development of financial/valuation models and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist in developing 5-year business plans and performance reports.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Market research

Reporting

Quantitative skills

Communication

Time management

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business

Outils

Financial modelling

Description du poste

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 Senior 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 Senior 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

• 5 to 6 years of relevant professional experience
• Ideally, a candidate with hospitality sector consultancy/investment exposure (background with Big 4s or IPC Hospitality consulting team or Operator/Brand Feasibility teams)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field
• Experience in Hospitality and Real Estate financial modelling, valuations, analysis, reporting, market research, and stakeholder management
• Good analytical, qualitative, market research, reporting, operator/brand know-how, and quantitative skills
• Proactive self-starter, with excellent communication, presentation and 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.