Analyst

About Us 

Born from the vision to elevate Dubai's global prominence, Wasl was founded on May 25, 2008, with the mission to transform the city into an even more captivating destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Created from the union of the Dubai Development Board and Real Estate Department, Wasl embarked on a journey of seamless integration. This strategic merger not only streamlined operations but also empowered our team with enhanced expertise, enabling us to adopt dynamic, market-driven investment strategies.

Today, Wasl stands tall as a cornerstone of Dubai's real estate landscape. As one of the city's largest and most diversified real estate management companies, we proudly oversee an expansive portfolio of landmark assets, entrusted to us by DREC and other esteemed partners. 

1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title: Analyst Hospitality
Reports to: Head of Hospitality Asset Management
Division: Hospitality
Department: Hospitality

2. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Analyst – Hospitality supports the asset management function across Wasl’s hospitality portfolio, including hotels, serviced apartments, and F&B assets. The role focuses on financial analysis, performance monitoring, operator engagement, and strategic support to enhance asset value and profitability.

The Analyst will assist in evaluating operational performance, reviewing budgets and forecasts, supporting contract compliance, and providing data-driven insights to optimize revenue, control costs, and improve overall asset performance.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of Staff Supervised
Direct Reports: None
Total Reports: None

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor financial and operational performance across the hospitality portfolio against budget, forecast, and benchmarks
• Assist in preparation of business review meetings - analyse monthly financial statements (P&L, GOP, EBITDA, cash flow) and highlight variances, risks, and key drivers
• Track and report on key hospitality KPIs including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, GOPPAR, and profitability margins
• Support the preparation, review, and challenge of annual budgets, business plans, and rolling forecasts submitted by operators
• Assist in identifying revenue enhancement and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining guest experience standards
• Support the review process of hotel requests, including FF&E disposal approvals and CapEx requests for new and ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with asset strategy and approved plans
• Track FF&E reserves, capital expenditure programs, and utilization against approved budgets
• Review and monitor operator compliance with management agreements, including fees, performance tests, reporting obligations, and contractual thresholds
• Support feasibility studies, underwriting, and financial evaluations for new developments, repositioning, and operator selection processes
• Prepare structured reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, including performance reviews and investment recommendations
• Maintain and update asset-level trackers (financial performance, action logs, audit points, CapEx, and operator follow-ups)
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Projects, Procurement) to ensure alignment on asset-related matters

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:

5. COMMUNICATIONS and WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Hospitality Asset Management team, Finance, Legal and Projects Teams
• External: Hotel Operators, Consultants and Auditors

6. CONTEXT, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• The Analyst is expected to work under tight timelines, handle sensitive financial data, and support critical decision-making processes
• While the role has limited decision-making authority, it plays a key advisory role by providing accurate analysis and insights that influence strategic and operational decisions

7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• None

8. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
• Familiarity with hospitality operations and performance metrics

Desirable

• Some experience working in Asset management
• Exposure to hotel management agreements and investment analysis

Note: This job description provides a broad indication of the role and responsibilities of the position. The position holder may be required to perform additional tasks and responsibilities not listed here, in line with organizational needs and changes in business priorities.

Our Values 

At Wasl, we are more than just a real estate company. We are active contributors to Dubai's thriving economy, fostering enduring relationships with our valued stakeholders. Our customer-centric approach is rooted in trust, respect, and a relentless pursuit of innovation in every aspect of asset management.