Real Estate Senior Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Real Estate Senior Associate to play a pivotal role in supporting Executive Management in evaluating, structuring, and executing real estate investment transactions across multiple geographies and asset classes within Saudi Arabia and internationally. The role requires a strong foundation in financial modeling, investment analysis, due diligence, transaction sourcing, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the firm’s investment decision-making process and portfolio growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Due Diligence & Investment Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive financial, legal, and operational due diligence on potential real estate investment opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, asset performance, and macroeconomic indicators across the GCC region and global markets.

Develop detailed feasibility studies to assess investment viability and risk-return profiles.

2.Financial Modeling & Valuation:

• Build and maintain advanced financial models, including DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning.
• Evaluate capital structures, debt sizing, and return metrics across investment strategies (core, value-add, opportunistic).

Assess and model exit strategies, including sale, refinance, and recapitalization scenarios.

3.Transaction Sourcing & Structuring:

• Support structuring of real estate investment transactions, including REITs, funds, joint ventures, co-investments, and club deals.

Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and presentations for internal investment committees and external stakeholders.

4.Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise with internal departments (legal, compliance, finance) and external advisors (law firms, consultants, brokers).
• Draft and manage NDAs, term sheets, and engagement letters.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on SPAs, JV agreements, and other transaction documentation.

5.Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor asset performance and support ongoing portfolio management activities.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and updates for senior management and investors.
• Maintain and update the investment pipeline and deal tracking systems.

Core:

• Strong real estate investment and commercial acumen.
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Experience managing complex transactions and multiple workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• High integrity, discretion, and professional judgment in investment decisions.

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in real estate investment within Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and advanced financial modeling techniques.
• Proven experience in preparing investment memoranda, pitch decks, and executive summaries.
• Solid understanding of real estate documentation, legal processes, and investment structures.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CCIM, RICS, or equivalent are preferred.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline are considered an advantage.