Real Estate Market Analyst – KSA & Pakistan

Role Overview:

The Real Estate Market Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis of real estate markets in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan. The role focuses on market intelligence, financial and data analytics, forecasting price movements, and preparing high-quality reports, proposals, and information memorandums to support investment, development, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of real estate economics, and the ability to clearly explain market data, trends, and forecasts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research & Intelligence

- Conduct comprehensive research on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and land markets in KSA and Pakistan.

- Monitor macroeconomic indicators, demographics, government policies, regulations, and Vision 2030–related initiatives impacting real estate in KSA.

- Track supply-demand dynamics, absorption rates, rental yields, vacancy levels, and transaction volumes.

- Benchmark market performance against regional and international real estate markets.

Data Analysis & Analytics

- Collect, clean, and analyze market data from multiple sources (brokers, government authorities, developers, public databases)

- Develop analytical models to evaluate market trends, price movements, and investment performance.

- Create dashboards, charts, and visual analytics to present insights clearly.

- Analyze historical data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.

Forecasting & Price Action Analysis

- Forecast price movements, rental trends, and market cycles using quantitative and qualitative methods.

- Build scenario-based forecasts considering economic, regulatory, and market variables.

- Provide insights on future market outlooks and investment implications.

Reporting & Documentation

- Prepare detailed monthly market reports covering key trends, performance indicators, and insights.

- Develop quarterly market reports with deeper analysis, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.

- Create professional Information Memorandums (IMs) for investment opportunities, including market overview, assumptions, risks, and financial highlights.

- Draft and structure **investment proposals** for internal and external stakeholders.

Insights & Presentation

- Interpret and clearly explain market facts, figures, and analytics to management, investors, and partners.

- Translate complex data into concise, actionable insights and recommendations.

- Support senior management during investment discussions, presentations, and negotiations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

- Work closely with investment, development, finance, and sales teams.

- Coordinate with brokers, consultants, valuers, and research firms for data validation.

- Support due diligence processes for acquisitions, joint ventures, and developments.

Key Deliverables

- Monthly Real Estate Market Reports (KSA & Pakistan)

- Quarterly Market Outlook & Forecast Reports

- Information Memorandums (IMs)

- Investment Proposals

- Market Dashboards & Analytics

- Price Forecast Models & Scenario Analysis

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field.

- Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Real Estate, Finance, Economics) is a strong advantage.

- Professional certifications (RICS, CFA Level I/II, FMVA) are a plus.

Experience Requirements

- 3–5 years of experience in real estate research, market analysis, investment analysis, or consulting.

- Proven experience analyzing real estate markets in KSA and/or Pakistan.

- Experience in preparing market reports, IMs, and investment proposals.

Technical & Analytical Skills

- Strong proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, forecasting, data analysis).

- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools is preferred.

- Solid understanding of real estate valuation, market cycles, and investment metrics.

- Ability to interpret macroeconomic and sector-specific data.

Preferred Attributes

- Knowledge of KSA real estate regulations, Vision 2030 initiatives, and giga-projects.

- Familiarity with Pakistan’s urban real estate markets and regulatory environment.

- Strong commercial mindset with an investment-focused approach.