Head of Asset Management

Description

Position Overview

The  CFO cum Head of Asset Management  will play a dual strategic and operational role with full accountability for the  financial stewardship, asset performance,  and  investment strategy  of CG Hospitality's diverse hotel portfolio. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to the Group Executive Board, supporting aggressive growth through  acquisitions, joint ventures, and ROI optimization  of hospitality assets.

This is a rare opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of  finance, investment, real estate, and hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Own all aspects of  financial governance , including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audits, risk management, and compliance across hospitality entities
• Design and implement  robust internal controls  and drive financial best practices aligned with global standards
• Develop and lead investor relations, financial modeling for projects, and secure funding from strategic or institutional investors
• Partner with business and operational heads to align financial KPIs with asset-level and brand-level growth objectives
• Oversee  CAPEX control , cost optimization, and long-range financial planning

Asset Management & Investment Oversight

• Lead the  end-to-end asset management function :  performance benchmarking, P&L accountability, capital planning, and operator engagement
• Conduct  ongoing asset performance reviews  with brand operators to maximize ROI, GOP, NOI, and valuation
• Build and lead a strong  hospitality M&A and transactions desk,  identifying new investment opportunities (greenfield / brownfield / acquisitions)
• Drive  deal structuring, negotiations, and execution  of joint ventures, leases, management contracts, and franchise models
• Lead  feasibility assessments, due diligence , operator selection, and asset repositioning strategies

Strategic & Operational Impact

• Play a lead role in  expanding the hotel portfolio  across domestic and international geographies
• Serve as the  finance and asset voice  in investment committee and board meetings
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance and asset management team

Candidate Profile

Must-Haves

• CA  or  MBA (Finance)  from a reputed institution
• 13+ years of progressive experience with at least 5–7 years in a  CFO or Head of Asset Management  role in hospitality of known brands
• Deep understanding of  hospitality operations, investment models, contracts, and operator dynamics
• Demonstrated track record of  executing M&A, JV structuring, deal negotiations, and asset turnarounds
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and board-level presentation skills
• Willingness to  travel across domestic and international markets  as required

Preferred

• Experience in managing  multi-brand or multi-country hospitality portfolios
• Prior exposure to working in  promoter-led or family-run business environments
• Strong network across hotel operators, developers, legal, and investment firms
• Work with  visionary leadership  and a professional yet entrepreneurial environment

Education

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA / ALB), Master OF Business Administration (M.B.A), Bachelor in General Studies (BGS)

Skills Required

Financial & Asset Management Expertise, M&A and Investment Strategy, Hospitality Industry Knowledge, Leadership & Stakeholder Management, CAPEX control