About Cushman & Wakefield
Operating across 400 offices in 60 countries, we collaborate with the industry's top professionals, and we are supported by leading technology and research to ensure consistent results. We build enduring relationships by making our team an extension of your businessaligned with your goals and committed to maximizing bottom-line performance.
What We Look For
1. End-to-End Transaction Execution
- Collaborate with the Director of Capital Markets on investment transactions across all commercial sectors within the UAE including offices, industrial and logistics, data centres and hospitality assets.
- Lead the material preparation, pricing, financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes for large-scale real estate acquisitions and disposals.
- Ensure all investment cases are rigorously analyzed and presented professionally to stakeholders.
2. Strategic Capital Raising
- Assist in structuring and sourcing equity for major projects, Joint Ventures, Fund set ups etc.
- Maintain active relationships with local family offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and global institutional investors to facilitate capital raising efforts.
3. Market Intelligence & Pitching
- Develop sophisticated investment memoranda and high-impact pitch decks.
- Synthesize complex market data, local regulatory shifts, and yield forecasts to advise clients on highest and best use strategies.
4. Investor Client Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for local, regional, and global investors, developers, and government authorities.
- Help these stakeholders navigate the complexities of Dubai's freehold/leasehold regulations and market pricing nuances.
5. Portfolio Optimization / Occupier Analysis
- Monitor ongoing market trends and help advise client on asset/ portfolio selection and performance
- Analyse occupiers in key commercial sectors to identify Sale and Leaseback opportunities.
- Identify opportunistic exit timings or restructuring needs for both international and domestic capital groups.
6. International Capital Collaboration
- Work closely with Cushman and Wakefield Core's global colleagues on outbound capital transactions involving teams across the UK, EMEA, U.S., and Asia Pacific.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in real estate investment, capital markets, or related transaction roles
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with clients and stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage transactions both buy-side and sell-side cradle-to-grave from early stage contracting to completion and delivery of the acquisition and/or sale
- Knowledge of the UAE real estate market and regulatory environment is a plus
Additional Information
At Cushman & Wakefield Core, we embrace diversity and inclusion, striving to create a collaborative working environment and a community supporting your career growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, nationality, or background.
