Hays is hiring for a Director of Investments (Real Estate) role on behalf of a leading financial institution based in Dubai. This position is focused primarily on real estate investments, requiring a professional with strong experience in buy-side transactions and a proven track record of successful deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and execute real estate investment deals aligned with the firm's strategy.
- Conduct detailed due diligence on potential opportunities, including financial, commercial, and fundamental reviews of assets, tenants, and locations.
- Collaborate with legal, technical, and commercial consultants throughout the transaction process.
- Secure financing sources and structure debt for assets.
- Finalize transaction documentation and oversee execution.
- Monitor assigned investments for operating performance, cash flows, and adherence to investment guidelines.
- Prepare periodic investment reports and assist in developing buy-in or buy-out strategies.
- Analyze financial information and forecast industry and economic conditions.
- Assist in preparing Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) documents.
Requirements
- Experience: 510 years in real estate investments, private equity, or fund management at a senior/principal level.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Real Estate; CFA preferred.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, analysis, and deal review.
- Proven track record of successful real estate buy-side transactions.
- Background in global firms and familiarity with Middle East markets.
- Advanced skills in financial reporting, valuation, and analytics.
- Strong industry knowledge in Islamic and Investment Banking, with technical expertise in Private Equity/Venture Capital.
- Ability to thrive with autonomy.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
