Skills And Attributes For Success
We support clients with their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle with the following services:
- Valuation – including purchase price allocation of real property or portfolios for purposes of financial reporting
- Transaction due diligence (buy-side and sell-side/carve-out) – including lender diligence, real estate M&A diligence, real estate asset diligence, transaction closing proration
- Operational diligence and performance reviews for hotels, malls and leisure/entertainment assets
- Development and Strategic Advisory – feasibility studies, highest-and-best use analysis, concept ideation/development, destination strategy, tourism product development (leisure and entertainment), growth/expansion/entry strategies
- Capital markets – including capital strategy for property and real estate entities, raising equity capital or debt.
To qualify for the role you must have
- As a minimum, a bachelor's degree in real estate (preferred), Economics, Finance, Business or Architecture and at least 8 years of related work experience.
- Familiarity with Real Estate terminology
- Experience in commercial real estate, hospitality, or tourism with focus on acquisition, due diligence, real estate valuation, asset management, finance, or market research.
- High business acumen and strategic mind set
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise. Argus experience strongly desired
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Previous real estate experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar consulting firm
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA
- CFA/CAIA/RICS qualification
- Fluency in Arabic language (although not mandatory)
- Previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff
What We Look For
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.