Senior Analyst

Overview

The Strategy and Consultancy service line is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Senior Analyst to join the team in UAE. The service line provides strategic advisory services to the residential, hospitality, office, healthcare, education, retail and industrial real estate markets. The team primarily advises government and semi-government entities, developers and private and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with report writing, financial analysis, and proposal documents.
• Maintain and update internal databases.
• Create and maintain accurate, orderly and up-to-date files and records, including computer files.
• Conduct primary market research where required as critical inputs to project work.
• Source and update secondary data.
• Understand and appreciate UAE macro-economics and drivers of development strategies and real estate sector growth.
• Keep abreast of key trends and developments in real estate regionally and globally in order to provide an informed opinion.
• Contribute to business development where possible and attend networking events.
• Promote Knight Frank at all relevant opportunities, whether through business encounters or social interactions, by showcasing Knight Frank as a leading authority in the industry and positioning it as the preferred consultancy for prospective and existing Clients.
• Liaise with other internal departments to coordinate inputs for reports. Cross sell opportunities into regional and global teams.
• Communicate fully with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the delivery of tasks are managed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Ensure highest quality standards in accordance with local and international standards.
• Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.
• Provide high quality, user-friendly and value for money service.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property development or consultancy desired, with a solid understanding of the real estate markets.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Ability to work through periods of high workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
• Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (Knight Frank internal systems).
• Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired but not essential.
• Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level. Advanced proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic, written and verbal, is advantageous.
• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned global property agency and consultancy. Headquartered in London with 388 offices, employing more than 16,000 people, spanning six continents, Knight Frank provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in global residential and commercial property advisory services.

Knight Frank Middle East provides integrated residential and commercial real estate transaction, consultancy, and management services with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo. The MENA region also comprises the continent of Africa where there are boundless career opportunities via our network in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

For more information about Knight Frank, please visit our website at http://www.knightfrank.ae and watch Our View.