Assistant Manager – Strategic Real Estate Advisory (Research & Feasibility)

OVERVIEW

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Strategic Real Estate Advisory (Research & Feasibility)

Direct Reporting Relationships: Senior Manager – Strategic Advisory

Department: Strategic Advisory / Insights

Number of vacancies: 1

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager – Strategic Real Estate Advisory plays a core analytical role within the strategic consultancy function, supporting the delivery of market research, highest and best use studies, and development feasibility assessments. The role is research-driven and focused on producing robust, defensible analysis that informs strategic and investment decision-making. The position requires strong quantitative skills, structured thinking, and the ability to convert complex market data into clear strategic insights under the guidance of the Senior Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Activities

• Undertake detailed market research covering demand–supply dynamics, sector performance, pricing, occupancy, and competitive benchmarking across real estate asset classes.
• Support the preparation of feasibility studies including development assumptions, phasing, risk assessment, and sensitivity analysis.
• Contribute to highest and best use (HBU) analysis by evaluating planning, market, financial, and development constraints and opportunities.
• Maintain structured research databases and ensure consistency and accuracy of market inputs.
• Assist in drafting advisory reports, ensuring outputs are logical, data-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Financial & Analytical Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models including development cash flows, IRR, NPV, and scenario testing.
• Test multiple development and investment scenarios and clearly articulate financial outcomes.
• Support sensitivity analysis on key variables such as rents, pricing, costs, absorption, and yields.
• Ensure assumptions are market-supported and internally consistent across reports and models.

Project & Stakeholder Support

• Support the Senior Manager in managing project timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination.
• Liaise with internal teams to source data and ensure integrated advisory outputs.
• Participate in client discussions where required, supporting the presentation of research findings and feasibility conclusions.

Research & Knowledge Development

• Conduct primary and secondary research including site visits, interviews, and data validation.
• Track market trends, policy changes, and macroeconomic indicators relevant to real estate strategy.
• Contribute to internal research papers, sector updates, and thought leadership materials.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Skills & Experience Requirement

· Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.

· 4–6 years of experience in real estate advisory, research, feasibility analysis, or strategic consulting.

· Strong market research and analytical capability with attention to detail.

· Advanced Excel-based financial modelling skills and strong PowerPoint/report-writing ability.

· Ability to work across multiple assignments, manage data rigorously, and deliver under deadlines.

Package

· Depending upon Experience.

Job Type: Full-time