Who we are:

Stake is the MENA region’s most exciting real estate fintech company, combining real estate expertise and innovative financial technology to deliver products that empower everyone to own and build wealth through Real Estate. Launched in 2021 we have grown rapidly, leveraging decades of experience in technology, financial services and global real estate, to launch the MENA region’s biggest platform for fractional real estate investing.

This is just the beginning and we’re currently searching for highly talented individuals to join and help lead our expansion into international markets and new business lines.

The Operations Team

Stake’s Operations team is the engine room of the business - streamlining processes, optimizing systems, managing a rapidly growing portfolio of 450+ properties, and delivering consistently for our investors. As a function at the heart of what we do, Operations is critical to our ability to scale and realise our ambition of becoming a global market leader in digital real estate investment.

We’re looking for an experienced and hyper-organised Senior Property Manager to join our team. This person will take full ownership of Stake’s property management function, ensuring seamless leasing, tenant relations, maintenance, and partner oversight across our growing portfolio. You’ll be the go-to expert on Dubai’s property management landscape, building scalable systems while protecting investor interests and delivering a best-in-class tenant experience.

🔑 What You’ll Do

Partner & Portfolio Management

• Lead relationships with external Property Management partners by setting KPIs, defining service standards, and driving accountability through structured reviews.
• Maximise portfolio performance by growing income, controlling expenses, and meeting cashflow targets.
• Implement scalable processes that maintain efficiency and quality as the portfolio expands.
• Establish systems to monitor preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring timely resolution, cost efficiency, and minimal tenant disruption

Leasing & Tenancy Management

• Oversee the leasing and tenancy function, ensuring structured, compliant, and consistent processes across the portfolio.
• Drive strategy to minimise vacancy and optimise renewals through data-driven pricing and proactive negotiations.
• Ensure all tenancy documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with company standards.

Tenant Relations, Disputes & Legal

• Handle escalated tenant disputes and defaults in partnership with external PMs, protecting investor interests while maintaining professionalism.
• Manage legal processes end-to-end, including documentation, coordination with legal advisors, and timely resolution.
• Oversee the tenant lifecycle processes, from onboarding and renewals to move-ins/move-outs and inspections, while upholding high standards and efficiency.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Operations to scale core processes such as dividend distributions, investor communications, and portfolio reporting.
• Support the Transactions team with accurate rental assumptions for acquisitions and exits, aligning projections with actual performance.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure reconciliations, payment approvals, and cashflow forecasts are accurate and timely.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Own monthly reporting on property performance, KPIs, and incident updates, escalating critical issues with proposed solutions.
• Provide stakeholders and investors with timely, data-driven updates that reinforce confidence in portfolio performance.
• Drive transparency and accountability across the function through clear reporting frameworks.

👀 What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a highly experienced and structured property management professional with a proven track record in Dubai real estate. You should bring deep knowledge of RERA/DLD regulations, tenancy laws, and dispute resolution, combined with hands-on experience managing large residential portfolios. The right candidate will be operationally rigorous, financially astute, and capable of driving both tenant satisfaction and investor returns. You’ll need strong organisational skills, the ability to set up scalable processes, and the confidence to hold external partners accountable. A data-driven mindset, excellent stakeholder communication, and a natural ability to collaborate across teams are essential.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years in property management within Dubai, ideally managing large residential portfolios.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of RERA/DLD processes, tenancy contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to oversee portfolio P&L, optimise rental yields, manage expenses, and forecast cashflows.
• Process Orientation: Proven track record of building scalable systems, SOPs, and reporting frameworks.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with the ability to manage partners and stakeholders professionally.
• Problem-Solving: Strong judgment in resolving tenant disputes, legal escalations, and operational challenges quickly.
• Leadership: Ability to manage external PMs, set KPIs, and hold partners accountable to service standards. Experience in managing a team is important.
• Organisation: Hyper-structured, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-scaling environment.

😇 Why you should join Stake:

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with senior leadership in one of the region’s fastest growing start-ups; you will get exposure to all functions at Stake and have the chance to learn from the very best in the space!
• Generous equity compensation; this aims to bring a high degree of ownership into your work. As Stake grows, you grow with it!
• Budget for learning and development; we want Stakers to constantly strive for personal and professional growth
• Best in class end of service savings scheme; through DIFC-sponsored DEWS programme
• Off-sites and regular team events