Senior Specialist Asset Management

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and hospitality firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Hotel Senior Specialist to manage a portfolio of hotel assets. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in hotel asset management and a solid understanding of both local and international hospitality landscapes. Responsibilities include overseeing operator relationships, analyzing KPIs, and preparing management reports. This role requires proficiency in financial concepts and communication skills, with a strong preference for candidates fluent in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in hotel asset management, development, or hospitality consulting.
• Experience working with international hotel brands or operators is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting processes, and asset lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of hotel assets from pre-development to operations.
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs to recommend performance strategies.
• Prepare asset management reports and investment memos.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure delivery aligns with brand requirements.
• Serve as a contact point for ownership and operators.

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Hospitality data tools

Job description

Overview

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture — a 360 km² mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we’re creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project — it’s a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we’re hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you’re driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up — Qiddiya is calling.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hotel Senior Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of experience in hospitality asset management or development, who can manage hotel assets from concept and planning stages through to operations and performance optimization. The Senior Specialist will play a key role in maximizing the value of hotel assets by overseeing operator relationships, monitoring performance, and supporting development and pre-opening activities for new hotel projects. The ideal candidate will be an Arabic and English speaker, and have a strong understanding of both the local and international hospitality landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Oversight: Manage a portfolio of hotel assets across various stages – pre-development, development, pre-opening, and operations. Monitor operator performance, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and brand standards.
• Analyze financial and operational KPIs (e.g., RevPAR, GOP, NOI, flow-through) and recommend strategies to improve performance.
• Development & Pre-Opening Support: Feasibility studies, brand selection, and contract negotiations (HMA, TA, LOI). Coordinate with development teams, designers, and project managers to ensure delivery aligns with brand and operational requirements. Assist in pre-opening budget reviews, FF&E procurement, and operational readiness activities.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting: Prepare asset management reports, investment memos, and board presentations. Work closely with finance, legal, and development teams to ensure smooth execution of asset strategies. Assist in annual business plan and CapEx reviews with hotel operators.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key point of contact between ownership, operators, and external consultants. Conduct regular site visits and performance review meetings with hotel GMs and management teams. Ensure compliance with local regulations and ownership standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in hotel asset management, development, or hospitality consulting. Prior experience working with or for international hotel brands or operators (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, Accor).
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret hotel operating statements and budgets. In-depth understanding of financial principles, budgeting processes, and asset lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and hospitality data tools (e.g., STR, HotStats).