Senior Operations Associate

Stake; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Equity compensation

Learning and development budget

End of service savings (DEWS)

Job summary

Stake is seeking a Senior Operations Associate to elevate UAE operations to a world-class standard. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will ensure core processes are robust, efficient, and scalable while overseeing day-to-day performance of our growing property portfolio.

You will collaborate with Asset Management, Transactions, Finance and Product teams to drive operational improvements, expand into new markets, and adapt processes to local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations, consulting, or process management.
• Experience in real estate, fintech, or high-growth startups is a plus.
• Proven track record of process optimization and automation.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across levels.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support UAE business operations and ensure core processes are accurate.
• Oversee payables, receivables, weekly investor distributions, and basic forecasting.
• Maintain data integrity in operational systems and databases.
• Own investor communications with templates and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Transactions, Finance and Product teams.
• Translate operational challenges into product enhancements and priorities.
• Help expand into new markets and adapt processes to local regulations.

Skills

Operations experience

Process improvement

Data analysis

Financial acumen

English fluency

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Stake is the MENA region’s most exciting real estate fintech company, combining real estate expertise and innovative financial technology to deliver products that empower everyone to own and build wealth through Real Estate. Launched in 2021 we have grown rapidly, leveraging decades of experience in technology, financial services and global real estate, to launch the MENA region’s first mobile app for fractional real estate investing.

This is just the beginning and we’re currently searching for highly talented individuals to join and help lead our expansion into international markets and new business lines

The Operations Team:

Stake’s Operations team is the engine room of the business - streamlining processes, optimizing systems, managing a rapidly growing portfolio of 550+ properties, and delivering consistently for our investors. As a function at the heart of what we do, Operations is critical to our ability to scale and realize our ambition of becoming a global market leader in digital real estate investment.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Operations Associate to help elevate our UAE operations to a world-class standard. Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager Operations, this individual will be responsible for ensuring our core business processes are robust, efficient, and scalable. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day performance of our portfolio and driving strategic improvements that align with Stake’s growth trajectory.

This is a high-impact role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape how Stake delivers operational excellence at scale.

What you’ll do:

Core Operations:

• Support the smooth running of Stake's UAE business operations, ensuring core processes are carried out accurately and consistently.
• Assist with property-related financial operations including payables, receivables, weekly investor distributions, exits, reconciliations, and basic forecasting.
• Maintain operational systems and databases ensuring data integrity and reliability.
• Own investor communications related to property performance, tenancy updates, maintenance events, and other property matters, following established templates and guidelines.

Process & Scalability:

• Follow and help maintain SOPs, operational controls, and best-practice frameworks across the business.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, propose actionable solutions, and drive them to completion.
• Support the testing and rollout of new tools and systems as the business evolves.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Asset Management, Transactions, Finance and Product teams to ensure seamless execution of business operations.
• Translate operational challenges and opportunities into product enhancements and technology priorities.
• Take initiative in identifying cross-functional gaps and working across teams to close them.
• Support Stake’s expansion into new markets and product lines by adapting operational processes to new regulatory frameworks and local market requirements.

What we’re looking for:

The most successful candidate will be detail-oriented, pragmatic, and display strong critical thinking. You should be someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, collaborates well within a team, and manages tasks with a methodical and structured approach. You’re eager to learn, thrive in dynamic environments, and are excited by the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented minds in the real estate and tech space.

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of operational excellence, analytical ability, and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and ownership. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the agility and resilience needed to thrive in a fast-growing startup environment.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in operations, consulting, or process management roles
• Experience in real estate, fintech, or high-growth startups is a plus
• Proven track record of driving process optimization, automation, and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English is essential
• Arabic is a bonus

Why you should join Stake:

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with senior leadership in one of the region’s fastest growing start-ups; you will get exposure to all functions at Stake and have the chance to learn from the very best in the space!
• Generous equity compensation; this aims to bring a high degree of ownership into your work. As Stake grows, you grow with it!
• Budget for learning and development; we want Stakers to constantly strive for personal and professional growth
• Best in class end of service savings scheme; through DIFC-sponsored DEWS programme
• Off-sites and regular team events

Stake has a high performance culture where the bar is always rising. We bring on brilliant, ambitious and curious people who see the value in Stake and want to grow with us.