Dirah Development Company is is a Saudi development company specialized in urban and heritage development projects. The company focuses on revitalizing historical areas and transforming them into vibrant destinations that support tourism, culture, and quality of life, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
We are looking to hire a Senior Investment Manager to lead and manage the Dirah's investment activities by evaluating investment opportunities, conducting financial and strategic analyses, overseeing due diligence processes, and providing investment recommendations to executive management to support informed decision-making and maximize portfolio value in alignment with the Dirah's strategic objectives.
1. Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate real estate investment opportunities aligned with Dirah's investment strategy and portfolio objectives.
- Conduct market research and feasibility studies on potential real estate developments, and strategic investments.
- Lead financial analysis and valuation of real estate assets, including development appraisals, and investment return scenarios.
- Assess project viability through underwriting, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment across various development and investment scenarios.
- Support structuring and evaluation of real estate transactions, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
- Coordinate and oversee due diligence activities for acquisitions, developments, and investment transactions, including legal, financial, technical, and commercial reviews.
- Prepare investment memorandums and recommendations for executive management and investment committees.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of the real estate investment portfolio against approved business cases and return targets.
- Work closely with development, finance, legal, and external advisors to ensure alignment throughout transaction execution and asset lifecycle.
- Maintain relationships with investors, developers, brokers, consultants, and strategic partners to support pipeline generation and market intelligence.
- Track market trends, sector performance, and macroeconomic indicators impacting the real estate investment landscape.
2. Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or MBA are preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in investment, corporate finance, strategy, investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and investment structuring.
- Prior experience in real estate, holding companies, investment firms, or large corporates is preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience.
