About the Role
This position is a lead role in owning the strategy and managing the performance of the company's Industrial & Logistics (I&L) real estate portfolio across the GCC region. The primary responsibilities include driving I&L strategy and execution planning, overseeing strategic asset planning, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing materials for Investment Committee (IC) and Management Committee (MC) reviews. Additionally, the role involves managing asset-level business plans, budgets, and post-transaction partnership management, while working closely with the Investments team to provide asset management insights on new opportunities. This role is specifically for a UAE National.
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Roles and Responsibilities
I&L Strategy & Execution Planning
- Own the I&L strategy and translate it into execution plans, portfolio business plans, and KPIs
- Develop strategy documents and present to senior stakeholders, tracking delivery against plan
- Develop portfolio plans based on market position, competitor landscape, and available capital
Strategic Asset Planning & Value Enhancement
- Drive strategic asset plans, including hold/sell analysis, capex planning, and repositioning
- Develop and execute asset enhancement plans, and manage value-add and transformation projects
- Support execution of asset-level transactions (disposals, refinancings) with AI Finance and Group Legal
Feasibility Studies & Business Cases
- Own and execute feasibility studies for developments, expansions, repositioning, and capex initiatives
- Develop robust financial models, run sensitivity analyses, and evaluate returns
Investment Committee (IC) / Management Committee (MC) Presentations
- Prepare and own IC/MC decks, board presentations, and memos across the I&L portfolio
- Present business cases, risks, and projected returns to senior leadership and secure approvals
Asset Performance, Budgets & Reporting
- Monitor and enhance asset performance (occupancy, NOI, yields, WALT) against approved business plans
- Build asset-level budgets, business plans, forecasts, and reports, working with AI Finance
- Lead valuation processes, and track capital expenditure and funding requirements across the portfolio
JV & Partnership Management
- Manage partnerships post-transaction, including partner reporting, JV board materials, and follow-ups
- Coordinate with JV partners on capital calls, drawdowns, and financial obligations
Leasing & Operations Oversight
- Oversee leasing strategy and performance delivered by the Leasing team, including major renewals
- Oversee property management performance, ESG initiatives, and compliance at the asset level
Investments Support
- Provide asset management input to the Investments team on new opportunities and due diligence
- Contribute to the review of adjacent I&L sub-asset classes (e.g., data centers, self-storage)
Related Years of Experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of regional experience in real estate asset management, investments, private equity, or strategy consulting, with a focus on logistics, industrial, or infrastructure sectors
Years of Experience in Managerial Position
- Minimum of 2+ years managerial experience in an asset management or investment management position (investor and/or corporate) with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and experience in taking asset business plans, investments, or long-term lease commitments through the internal investment committee/corporate approvals process
Field of Experience
- Proven experience in real estate asset management and strategy, including feasibility analysis, business planning, and IC approvals
- Good background in investment evaluation and transaction support (from real estate investment firms, funds, consulting, or corporates)
- Specialized expertise in Industrial & Logistics (I&L) highly preferred, backed by well-rounded real estate and analytical skills
- Solid exposure to key regional markets, including the UAE, KSA, and Egypt
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
- Proven track record in improving asset performance and delivering value-add initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Clear, confident communicator across diverse teams
- Sharp analytical and financial acumen
- Collaborative, ethical, and adaptable team player
- Proactive, hands-on mindset with positive energy
- Passionate about sustainability and innovation
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field. MBA, CFA, or RICS is a strong plus.
