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ASSOCIATE, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

JOB PURPOSE
A notable UAE-based firm with a specialization in global real estate development seeks a Manager to grow their proprietary multi-sector investment portfolio with a particular emphasis on the UK and key European gateway cities.

The focus of this role is on maintaining and growing existing relationships and fostering new ones to source appropriate deal flow, conduct detailed due diligence, and execute transactions, though the successful candidate will also be involved in ongoing asset management, periodic valuations, financing exercises, and disposals/harvesting of assets to redeploy capital.

This an excellent opportunity to be involved in and influence all aspects of the investment process (including strategy) and gain fantastic exposure to an International portfolio at a senior level.
The present investment strategy is UK-focused, with a concentration on the hospitality and residential sectors (both Private Rented Sector and for sale), with a value-add to an opportunistic thesis. Assets are sourced via on-market processes and off-market approaches and the Group is not restricted by a hold period so retains the flexibility to tailor their strategy to suit market opportunities.

Reports to
Chief Executive Officer

Department
Investments

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifying potential investment opportunities across the UK and key European gateway cities, conducting thorough due diligence including detailed investment appraisals.
Responsibilities include sourcing potential real estate investments via existing Group relationships, via their own networks, and fostering new partnerships based on the approved investment strategy.
The successful candidate will influence the approved investment strategy based on market opportunities and trends as viewed by the collective management team.
Responsible for the analysis of real estate opportunities for the Group, including financial modeling (MS Excel), transaction structure analyses, and preparing presenting / business ideas to stakeholders.
Responsible for contributing to any sales processes in terms of strategy, pricing, the appointment of intermediaries, and negotiations relative to the sale, legal agreements, and other areas.

Completing financial modeling, market reviews, appraisals, and cashflow models for each investment opportunity
Screening of investment deal flow, underwriting, due diligence, structuring and execution of transactions, monitoring, and divestments.
Rigorous underwriting process, including thorough due diligence, market review, valuation, legal, structuring, negotiation, and input into the legal documentation.

Prepare presentations, recommendations, and further materials as required for use within and external to the organization
Strong analytical skills, numeracy, and writing skills to prepare presentations, reports, and recommendations to share with stakeholders and others.
Excel modeling, investment reports, market analysis

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, finance, or real estate.
Strong academics with an IMC, CFA, or CAIA qualification or significant progress toward achieving these designations are required.
AssocRICS or MRICS is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
Minimum 3 years experience in the UK property market, research, and/or analytical environments.
The successful candidate will be keen to work across all functions of the business – from investment and finance underwriting to operational management through to investor reporting.
A successful track record of sourcing, structuring, financing, managing, and disposing of real estate.
A confident, ambitious self-starter who wants to take ownership of a project and run with it as a key member of the deal team and asset management functions is what is required.
A proactive work ethic, with an entrepreneurial attitude, able to work with minimal supervision.
Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Works efficiently and is able to plan and prioritize time and workload.
Exercises tact and discretion in preparing, handling, and disclosing information of a confidential, controversial, and/or sensitive nature.
Demonstrates accuracy and good attention to detail.
Professional appearance and attitude
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a confident presenting style on technical matters with the ability to tailor content to an external or internal audience
Experience in managing multiple projects, with the ability to multi-task and work accurately under pressure.
Superior understanding of how to find structure and close profitable real estate investments.
Knowledge of all types of real estate investments and multiple market knowledge.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Real estate development.
Co-investments
Joint ventures
Transaction management.
Risk management
Stakeholder engagement.