Director, Strategic JVs & Partnerships

Journey with us!  Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.     The Royal Caribbean Group has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Director , Strategic Joint Ventures (JVs) & Partnerships, reporting to the AVP , Strategic Finance & Portfolio Operations .   Position is onsite and based in Miami, FL       Position Summary: As a key member of the Corporate Finance & Strategy organization reporting directly to the AVP, Strategic Finance & Portfolio Operations , the Director, Strategic Joint Ventures & Partnerships will lead a team of investment and value creation professionals responsible for managing Royal Caribbean Group’s portfolio of strategic joint ventures across the end-to-end investment lifecycle .   This role will focus on RCG’s largest and most strategic joint ventures, including TUI Cruises , Grand Bahama Shipyard , Cruise Terminals International , and additional strategic investments as the portfolio evolves.   The Director will partner closely with Corporate Development , Corporate Strategy , Finance , Legal , Operations , Brand , and other cross-functional stakeholders to help underwrite new strategic investments , establish appropriate governance processes , manage the portfolio performance and drive value creation directly with the JV CEOs and management teams.   The ideal candidate will bring deep investment judgment , strong financial and strategic acumen , and demonstrated experience driving the underwriting , governance , performance management and value creation of large-scale investments. Relevant experience may include private equity , corporate development , investment management , investment banking , management consulting , or comparable roles involving complex transactions and portfolio oversight.   This position requires a self-starter who can operate autonomously , communicate effectively with C-suite executives , build alignment across internal stakeholders , and work externally with other JV shareholders, as well as JV CEOs and management teams . The Director will have regular access to privileged and confidential information and therefore, discretion in the dissemination of such information is paramount.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead RCG’s  strategic joint venture portfolio across the end-to-end investment lifecycle , including underwriting, governance, portfolio management, value creation, and exit readiness where applicable.

Drive underwriting and investment analysis for new JV opportunities, including strategic rationale, financial modeling, risk assessment, value creation thesis, governance rights, and internal approval materials. Establish and oversee governance processes across the portfolio of Strategic JVs, including Board preparation, internal decision-making forums, performance reviews, and escalation of key risks and opportunities. Partner with JV CEOs and management teams to develop and execute value creation plans, monitor performance against strategic and financial objectives, and identify opportunities to accelerate earnings, operational performance and strategic value. Lead and develop a team of investment and value creation professionals dedicated to the strategic JV portfolio, ensuring clear priorities, high-quality analysis, strong execution discipline, and professional growth. Coordinate with RCG stakeholders to share best practices, support integration and Day 1 readiness for new investments, and ensure portfolio priorities are connected to broader enterprise strategy and corporate planning processes. Help shape strategic partnerships by identifying and evaluating partnership opportunities, driving negotiations with internal and external stakeholders,