About the Role
Join a dynamic team that combines deep sector expertise with strong analytical capabilities to support sovereign wealth funds and leading developers in managing their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle. We are seeking experienced real estate professionals with backgrounds in corporate finance, strategy, development, architecture, or urban planning. Your experience should ideally span multiple aspects of the real estate development lifecycle, with deep expertise in one or more segments including residential, retail, hospitality, or commercial real estate.
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Your Key Responsibilities
As a key participant in various engagements, you will translate client needs into actionable project tasks and deliverables. You will collaborate closely with Real Estate, Hospitality, and Tourism clients to develop and implement their strategic agendas. Your role will involve working on strategy-related projects throughout the real estate lifecycle, including but not limited to:
- Long-term strategy roadmaps
- Feasibility studies
- Concept ideation/development
- Highest-and-best use analysis
- Destination strategy
- Tourism product development (leisure and entertainment)
- Growth/market entry and expansion strategy
- Valuation
- Transactions
- Due diligence
- Business transformation
- Greenfield projects
Skills and Attributes
In this Senior Manager role, you will:
- Deliver a range of engagements by developing visions, concepts, and business plans for significant regional developments.
- Advise clients throughout the real estate lifecycle on feasibilities, transactions, operator search and selection.
- Collaborate with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly conduct valuations aligned with strategic priorities.
- Coach and counsel junior team members, ensuring quality deliverables and maintaining strong client engagement.
Education & Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking institution with excellent academic performance.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy-related roles, preferably within Real Estate Consulting, Private Equity, or Real Estate Development.
- CFA, CAIA, or RICS qualification preferred.
- Experience in commercial real estate, hospitality, or tourism with a focus on strategy development, acquisition, due diligence, real estate valuation, loan underwriting, asset management, finance, or market research.
- High business acumen and strategic mindset with strong analytical skills, particularly in valuation and finance.
- Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel within the MENA region as necessary.
What We Offer
We are committed to your professional growth, providing future-focused skills and world-class experiences. You will be empowered within a flexible environment that fosters extraordinary talents while embracing a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
