Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or engineering, with 8-15 years of relevant experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, real estate investments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, or leading real estate developers. Must possess strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, with demonstrated experience in evaluating and executing investment transactions. Fluency in Arabic and excellent English communication skills are essential, along with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. An MBA, CFA, ACA, or ACCA is preferred. Familiarity with development financing and capital structuring is also preferred, and experience in the GCC real estate sector would be advantageous.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Property & Real Estate
About our client
Our client is a leading UAE-based luxury real estate developer with an established track record of delivering iconic residential, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use assets. As the business continues to expand its development pipeline and strengthen relationships with regional investors, they are seeking an experienced investment and corporate finance professional to join their Dubai-based team.
Job description
Lead financial analysis and valuation of development projects, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities. Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, project feasibility, sensitivity analysis, and return calculations. Support investment decision-making through commercial analysis, market research, and investment committee presentations. Evaluate capital allocation opportunities across the company's development portfolio. Assist in structuring transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Support capital raising and fundraising initiatives across new and existing developments. Develop and maintain relationships with investors, family offices, UHNWIs, and institutional capital providers. Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and financial materials for external stakeholders. Participate in investor meetings and represent the business in discussions with Arabic-speaking investors and partners. Act as a key point of contact between the company and prospective capital partners. Work closely with local and international banks on development financing and broader corporate finance initiatives. Assess financing structures and funding solutions across projects and investment opportunities. Coordinate lender due diligence requirements and financing workstreams. Support refinancing, debt management, and strategic funding initiatives.
The successful applicant
Native or fluent Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.
8-15 years of relevant experience within real estate private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, real estate investments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, or leading real estate developers.
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
Demonstrated experience evaluating and executing investment transactions.
Exposure to real estate development, acquisitions, structured investments, capital raising, or strategic finance initiatives.
Experience interacting with investors, banks, family offices, and senior stakeholders.
Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Commercially minded with the ability to balance detailed analysis and relationship management.
Professional presence and ability to represent the business in investor-facing situations.
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related discipline.
MBA, CFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Experience within the GCC real estate sector would be advantageous.
Familiarity with development financing and capital structuring preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively across finance, development, legal, and executive leadership teams.
What's on offer
Opportunity to join one of the region's most respected real estate development platforms. Exposure to large-scale, landmark development projects.
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