Senior Vice President – Asset Management (Retail)

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JOB PURPOSE Oversee the implementation of the retail strategy for Own Assets and 3rd Party assets   Own P&L for assigned assets, ensuring financial targets are met through effective strategies (rent pricing, tenant mix, etc.).   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the implementation of the Retail Management Strategy across assigned retail assets   Own detailed P&L statements for each assigned asset, consolidating the financials for the combined assets, and submitting to the Head of Asset Management and Operations for review.   Conduct in-depth financial analysis (IRR, ROI, ROE) on underperforming assets or potential acquisition opportunities, supporting go/no-go decisions on asset disposals based on feasibility studies.   Manage the delivery of Assets in growth pipeline including new development and transformation   Analyze market trends to maximize profits, identify emerging asset investment opportunities, and drive the company’s growth initiatives through proactive investment and development opportunities.   Work closely with Property Management Head to recommend, track, and monitor monthly operational and financial targets for each asset, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending mitigation actions when needed.   Provide inputs to the ED of Asset Management in developing cross-retail asset strategies, determining rent pricing, and setting leasing/tenant mix.   Co-define and monitor asset performance and customer satisfaction KPIs, collaborating with teams such as Retail Leasing to meet the targets    Based on the specific assets under management, the Asset Manager will dedicate more or less time to: Development Mgmt  (D’Hold Input/Advisory) : Build the pipeline of retail assets based on the business plan. Coordinate with AI-DM for the  timely delivery Acquisition  & Integration: Conduct market study for potential acquisitions and coordinate with investment management team for processcompletion; manage the post acquisition-  integration activities Strategic Disposal (Advisory): Perform in depth financial analysis (IRR, ROI, ROE) on assigned underperforming assets and recommend for asset disposals Transformation: Build the business case for the transformation of existing assets and oversee the design & delivery of the projects on time within the budget   RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Min of 12+ years of related experience in managing retail asset properties with annual revenue in excess of AED 1Bn million   YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION Min of 4+ years of experience in a similar managerial position   FIELD OF EXPERIENCE Experience in retail management i.e., malls and community retail   Strong exposure to GCC real estate market   Experience in Property Management and respective remedial auctions   TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Excellent analytical skills   Planning and organizing skills   Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders   Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills   Excellent conflict resolution/management skills   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Excellent relationships with major Middle East regional retailers   QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or economics