MRG Global is partnering with a leading hospitality owner, developer, and operator to appoint a Senior Associate – Asset Management to join its corporate asset management function.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Asset Management, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an analytically driven hospitality professional to contribute to the strategic oversight and performance optimisation of a diverse portfolio of hotels and leisure assets. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational, financial, and commercial initiatives across both third-party managed and self-operated properties.

This position is ideally suited to an individual with strong financial analysis capabilities, a solid understanding of hotel operations, and a passion for driving asset performance within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Performance & Asset Oversight

• Support the ongoing performance management of a portfolio of hospitality and leisure assets.
• Monitor hotel and portfolio-level financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Track asset performance metrics and proactively flag operational or financial concerns.
• Assist in identifying and implementing initiatives to enhance revenue generation and improve operational efficiencies.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Review, benchmark, and analyse hotel financial statements and operating performance.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and strategic business plans.
• Prepare and maintain reporting for budgets, CAPEX programmes, and FF&E reserve requirements.
• Support the preparation of Board, Executive Committee, and management reporting materials.

Asset Management Administration & Governance

• Attend Business Review Meetings (BRMs), prepare detailed minutes, and ensure timely distribution to stakeholders.
• Review and maintain compliance with Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), loan agreements, and other key contractual documentation.
• Maintain HMA reference materials and asset management tracking tools.

Operator & Market Analysis

• Develop and maintain operator and brand benchmarking databases.
• Prepare operator evaluation materials and selection presentations.
• Support operator search processes through research, analysis, and presentation development.
• Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and industry developments impacting the portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Asset Management, Investment Analysis, Hospitality Finance, Consulting, or a related field.
• Regional Middle East hospitality experience is highly desirable.
• Strong financial analysis, modelling, and valuation capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Foundational understanding of hotel operations and hospitality performance metrics is advantageous.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded hospitality organisation at a pivotal stage of growth. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of hospitality assets, work closely with senior leadership, and play an integral role in shaping strategic asset management decisions across the business.

To apply please send an updated CV and cover letter to nicky.harrison@mrgglobal.com

MRG is partnering with a leading hospitality and real estate investment organisation in the UAE to appoint a Senior Associate – Investment Management.

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically driven investment professional to join a high-performing corporate investment team, supporting strategic acquisitions, hospitality expansion initiatives, joint ventures, valuations, and investment performance analysis across a growing portfolio of assets and developments.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in investment evaluation, financial modelling, market intelligence, and strategic decision-making, contributing to the continued growth of a dynamic hospitality and real estate platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investment research and perform detailed quantitative and qualitative market analysis.
• Support the execution of investment management activities, including acquisitions, expansion opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyse historical and current financial performance to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial and valuation models for investment analysis and decision-making.
• Prepare investment committee papers, board presentations, market assessments, and executive-level reporting materials.
• Build and maintain comprehensive databases covering hospitality operators, brands, market benchmarks, and key investment metrics.
• Produce detailed market intelligence reports and investment matrices to support strategic planning.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, feasibility studies, valuations, and acquisition proposals.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and long-term investment strategy development.
• Contribute to the preparation of five-year business plans and periodic performance reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and group entities to ensure alignment on investment priorities and market opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, market movements, and competitive activity to support informed investment decisions.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking ambitious investment professionals with a strong blend of financial, analytical, and commercial capabilities.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of relevant professional experience within investment management, hospitality consulting, real estate advisory, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Experience gained within hospitality, real estate, investment, advisory, or consulting environments.
• Previous exposure to hospitality feasibility studies, investment analysis, valuations, acquisitions, or development projects is highly desirable.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and investment analysis tools.
• Strong market research and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Regional Middle East experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with a Big Four advisory firm, a hospitality consultancy, an investment platform, an operator, or a feasibility advisory team is highly desirable.
• Immediate or short-notice availability is considered a strong advantage.

Why Apply?

This opportunity provides exposure to high-profile hospitality and real estate investment projects across the region, offering a platform to work alongside experienced investment leaders and contribute to strategic growth initiatives within a market-leading organization.

Applications to nicky.harrison@mrgglobal.com and to consist of an updated CV and cover letter.