Role Synopsis:

• Management of an existing (and large) asset portfolio
• Support strategy development for both existing assets and future growth
• Analysis, financials & data-oriented studies to maximize value of existing assets
• Evaluation of new opportunities (with feasibility and financial models)
• Managing relationship with third parties (including operators of the assets, as well as other market players).

Key Accountabilities:

• Close monitoring of an existing (and large) asset portfolio composed with various types of real estate (including hotels, residential and offices), with the aim of maximizing the performance & value of each individual asset.
• Manages relationship with operators of the assets (such as hotel operators, facility management companies).
• Works on & supports portfolio-based strategy development.
• Works on & supports asset-based strategy development.
• Reviews budgets, capex plans – supports management with inputs & comments.
• Reviews monthly performances, challenges the operating entities in a way to seek to increase the performance (as well as cost savings).
• Preparation (and guidance) of various reports to Real Estate Investment Advisor (as well as from time to time directly to the management).
• Supports preparation of management presentations.
• Support project management for under development projects
• Administer team members for ongoing and ad-hoc analyses and the preparation of various reports.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses, provide written findings as needed.
• Create and update financial models to evaluate new development or investment opportunities and assist with due diligence for internal and external parties.
• Prepares the financial models for existing assets.
• Follows real estate market developments, aims to increase whole team know how.
• Analyze new acquisitions and development opportunities (with feasibility &financial models).

Desired background:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, hospitality, business, economics, finance, or in a related field, Master’s degree is a plus.
• Prior experience (4+ years) in real estate, financial modelling, hospitality or accounting is required.
• Familiarity with real estate and hospitality market in Azerbaijan or in the region (e.g., Turkiye, Georgia, Russia, CIS, Middle East) with a good understanding of macro trends and historical perspective.

Required skills:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth understanding of financial tables.
• Knowledge of real estate valuation and financial modelling.
• Ability to conduct solid market research, collect, validate and audit gathered data.
• Ability to work independently while prioritizing projects to ensure timely deliverables.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage time and workload.
• High proficiency with advanced use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Business fluency in English and Azerbaijani are required.

Candidates meeting the below stated criteria are requested to send their resumes/CVs.