Senior Manager/Manager, Investment and Asset Management (IAM)

Shangri-La Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Manager/Manager for the Investment and Asset Management team to oversee hotel and investment portfolio performance, with focus on AEI, capital planning, and strategic opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields and 4–7+ years in a similar function within luxury hospitality; strong financial modelling and market analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality or related field.
• 4+ years for Manager level or 7+ years for Senior Manager in a comparable role.
• Experience within a luxury hospitality group preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and market analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support active management of hotel/investment portfolio and monitor performance; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead or support asset enhancement initiatives (AEI) and repositioning for existing hotels, including market/competitor analysis, business case development, and capital planning.
• Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling and valuation for acquisitions, disposals and other strategic opportunities.
• Review annual valuations for hotels and investment properties and capital expenditure requests.
• Prepare investment papers, portfolio reviews and materials for senior management and approval committees.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of HMA opportunities; perform market/site/competitive assessments.
• Support negotiations and deal execution including due diligence, deal structuring and terms; lead approval papers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate/Hospitality

Job description

At the Shangri-La Group, we are a heart-warming family. We share something powerful - our genuine care and respect for others. Our strength lies beyond our harmonious surroundings and hideaway locations. It lies in our core values that guide us to treat each and everyone with honour, as kin, as family. We strive to be the preferred employer by providing great benefits, a tranquil and sincere working environment, work-life balance, and recognition of effort.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager/Manager to join our Investment and Asset Management team based in Dubai. UAE employment visa and an expatriate package will be offered to the successful candidate.

As a Senior Manager/Manager, We Rely on You To

Investment and Asset Management

• Support active management of the hotel / investment portfolio, monitoring financial and operational performance and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and profitability
• Lead or support Asset Enhancement Initiatives (AEI) and repositioning initiatives for existing hotels, including market / competitor analysis, business case development and capital planning
• Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling and valuation for acquisitions, disposals and other strategic opportunities
• Review annual valuations for hotels and investment properties, prepared by the relevant finance team and / or external valuation advisers
• Review hotels and investment properties annual Capex requests prepared by the finance team.
• Prepare investment papers, portfolio reviews and other materials for senior management and approval committees

Business Development

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential HMA opportunities, conducting market, site and competitive assessment
• Develop financial models, feasibility studies and scenario analysis to evaluate potential opportunities
• Prepare RFP responses, proposals, recommendations and presentations for senior management and prospective owners
• Support HMA negotiations and transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring and commercial terms
• Lead or support internal approval processes, including preparation and presentation of approval papers
• Assist with maintaining relationships with prospective and existing HMA owners and relevant internal stakeholders

We Are Looking for Someone With

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience for Manager level or 7 years for Senior Manager level in a comparable role. Experience within a luxury hospitality group is preferred. Exposure to a real estate brokerage/advisory firm, Big Four accounting firm, or top-tier consulting firm would be advantageous
• Proven network within the hospitality industry, with relevant relationships to support market intelligence and HMA development
• Good analytical and financial skills, with advanced proficiency in financial modelling and strong attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across seniority levels and translate complex concepts into clear, practical insights
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to take ownership, follow up and independently investigate issues
• Exhibits resourcefulness, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, with the adaptability and flexibility to navigate complex, multi-faceted situations

If you are the right person, what are you waiting for?