Vice President – Asset Management (Commercial)

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties PJSC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced senior asset manager to lead strategic asset and portfolio management across commercial assets. You will drive leasing, capital investments, and governance to optimize value and customer experience.

Responsibilities cover asset enhancement, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations to deliver investments and asset handovers.

Qualifications

• Min of 10+ years in real estate, property and asset management or related field.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in valuation and financial modeling.
• Able to interpret transaction documentation (NDAs, MoUs, LoIs, SPAs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset strategies to maximize long-term value and portfolio performance.
• Drive portfolio optimization through asset repositioning, enhancement, and capital recycling.
• Monitor market trends and asset performance to support strategic decisions.
• Lead leasing strategies to maximize occupancy, rental growth, and tenant retention.
• Coordinate asset enhancement programmes and CAPEX initiatives with stakeholders.
• Oversee performance of service providers through SLAs and governance.
• Build relationships with tenants, brokers, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Accounting

MBA (Finance)

CFA

CA or CPA

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the strategic management of Aldar's assigned commercial assets to maximize portfolio value, optimize financial performance, and enhance customer experience. Drive asset performance through leasing strategy, capital investment, service provider governance, sustainability initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting Aldar's long-term investment objectives.

The role is for a UAE National

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Asset & Portfolio Management

• Develop and implement asset strategies to maximize long-term value and portfolio performance.
• Drive portfolio optimization through asset repositioning, enhancement, and capital recycling initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and asset performance to support strategic decision-making.

2. Financial Performance & Capital Management

• Manage portfolio financial performance, including NOI, occupancy, yield, valuation, and total return.
• Identify value creation opportunities and oversee annual business planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Support investment decisions through financial analysis and performance insights.

3. Leasing, Commercialisation & Tenant Experience

• Lead leasing strategies to maximize occupancy, rental growth, and tenant retention.
• Identify commercialisation opportunities and oversee tenant engagement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and NPS.
• Review key leasing transactions and ensure alignment with portfolio objectives.

4. Asset Enhancement & Development Coordination

• Lead asset enhancement programmes and CAPEX initiatives to improve asset performance and customer experience.
• Coordinate with Development, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure successful project delivery and asset handover.
• Monitor post-completion performance against approved business cases.

5. Service Provider Governance

• Oversee the performance of Property and Facilities Management service providers through agreed SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cost optimization across the portfolio.

6. Stakeholder & Portfolio Collaboration

• Partner with internal business units, including Development, Finance, Legal, Retail, Hospitality, and Education, to deliver integrated portfolio initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with tenants, brokers, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 10+ years of at least 5 years of experience in real estate, property and asset management, investment banking, buy side or sell side advisory or other related field.

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 2+ years in a related managerial position

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Banking, real estate consultancy, management consultancy.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency with standard software, including MS Office; advanced Excel skills is a must.

Proven track record in conducting valuation / financial models.

Able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making.

Ability to interpret and manage transaction documentation: NDAs, MoUs, LoI’s, and SPA’s

Ability to develop Board level papers and investment memoranda.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Accounting, MBA (Finance), CFA, CA or CPA preferred.