JDP-UAE Asset Manager

【Job Responsibilities】

【Job Requirements】

Job Description 1. Asset Management Strategy: Develop and execute asset management strategies for the Middle East’s assets, ensuring portfolio alignment. Oversee third-party collaborations and coordinate with the investment team to align operations with investment goals. 2. Leasing and Marketing: Analyse market dynamics and develop proactive asset management and leasing strategies. Oversee letting operations, financial analysis, and external consultants. Manage tenant sourcing, lease renewals, negotiations, contract documentation, and occupancy transitions. 3. Property Operations: Develop and oversee portfolio and asset budgets, ensuring compliance and optimisation. Dentify and address operational risks, manage property maintenance, valuations, and insurance. Establish best practices, update SOPs, and oversee CapEx contractors and property managers. 4. Financial Management and Reporting: Oversee financial data from third-party managers, ensuring accurate reporting. Review financial statements, budgets, and occupancy reports. Prepare portfolio performance reports, update financial models, and track investment targets. Identify risks and propose solutions. Conduct financial analyses and present findings to management. 5. Capital Expenditures and Modifications: Support value-add CapEx, refurbishments, and repositioning projects, from planning to completion. Manage budgets, oversee external consultants and contractors, and ensure timely inspections and compliance. 6. Disposal and Exit Strategy: Advise on market positioning and oversee asset disposition. Coordinate data room preparation and exit strategies, working with legal and advisory teams for smooth transactions. 7. Other Tasks: Monitor market trends and comparable assets, presenting findings in internal workshops. Support the investment team with underwriting based on market data. Represent the company to external stakeholders, including government, community, and business groups. Qualifications 1. 7+ years of asset management experience, especially in logistics/industrial assets in the Middle East (preferred but not required). Proven expertise in real estate operations, portfolio/asset performance, and operational optimisation. Experience in letting strategies, lease negotiations, and managing external brokers, marketers, and legal firms. 2. Strong financial analysis skills, including Excel modeling, partnership-level returns, and capital markets processes. Accounting qualification (ACA) valued but not required; experience managing asset financial positions and risks. 3. Basic knowledge of permitting, building systems, construction, and contractor management. Professional network in real estate brokerage, marketing, advisory, and construction is desirable. 4. Proficient in PowerPoint and Word; Yardi and ARGUS knowledge is a plus. 5. Arabic and English fluency required; 6. Key traits: integrity, entrepreneurial, proactive, strategic, independent, organized, and effective in stakeholder engagement.

【About JD.com】

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

【Our International Business】

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

【JINGDONG Property International】

JINGDONG Property, Inc. is JD.com’s rapidly growing infrastructure investment and asset management platform. Its portfolio includes logistics parks, business parks, data centers, and other essential assets. As a cornerstone of JD.com’s supply chain ecosystem, we integrate business resources with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows to support growth in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing.