Senior Manager / Associate Director - Asset Management - MENA

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2022, the firm had revenue of $10.1 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation, and other services.

Global Occupier Services (GOS) at Cushman & Wakefield is a business unit specializing in the provision of a range of services which are specifically tailored to the requirements of globally active companies and their worldwide real estate interests. The range of services provided by GOS varies from market to market and client by client, but is fundamentally built around consultancy, advisory, transaction management, project and development services, workplace, and integrated facilities management services.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager / Associate Director - Asset Management – MENA will be responsible for the operational management of a portfolio of approximately 50 leased properties across the Middle East and North Africa. The role ensures alignment with the client’s business objectives, optimizes portfolio performance, and delivers cost efficiency while managing risks across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a seasoned, self-starter role requiring strong transaction management, stakeholder engagement, and market knowledge, with direct accountability to the EMEA leadership team .

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and single point of contact for year-on-year program of acquisitions, disposals, subleases, closures, and renewals in accordance with a Multi-Year Plan
• With support of regional team, own the timely and accurate maintenance of the portfolio tools.
• Liaising with, and understanding business drivers of and advising senior stakeholders.
• Ensure that all Asset Management (AM) activities are delivered in line within the clients’ standards & procedures.
• Working closely with the finance team, validate that landlord payments are made in line with contractual agreements and regularly updated in a timely manner.
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure all asset management activities comply with client standards, local laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and validate landlord payments and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Report regularly to EMEA leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 + years in the real estate industry and 5 + Years in a managerial position.
• A candidate with a recognized international CRE (RICS/ MCR) or local real estate qualification will have a distinct advantage.
• Commercial Lease Transaction Experience
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English and relevant local language.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.