Associate, Real Estate Americas Team, Leading Sovereign Wealth Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Abu Dhabi, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the sovereign wealth fund sector is seeking an Associate to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in all stages of the transaction process, from origination to execution and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate M&A or investment banking, particularly with a focus on the USA. Join a prestigious team that collaborates with top-tier asset managers and private equity funds, and contribute to impactful investment decisions in a flexible and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate M&A or investment banking focused on the USA.
• Strong business acumen and high professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in all aspects of the transaction process from origination to execution.
• Developing and analyzing financial models for investment opportunities.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Transaction Process Management

Real Estate Investment Analysis

Business Acumen

Education

Degree from a top-tier university

Job description

About our client

Our client is a prestigious sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi, with an outstanding track record in real estate transactions across the USA. This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join their growing and highly successful team based in Abu Dhabi. The team has a flexible mandate, seeking opportunities across the capital stack and through different modes of access.

What the job involves

• Involvement in all aspects of the transaction process from origination to execution and portfolio management
• Developing and analysing financial models
• Leading certain workstreams such as various diligence processes as well being the point of contact for industry experts, management teams and investment partners
• Working alongside other top-tier asset managers / private equity funds on co-investment opportunities

Who we are looking for

• Experience of working in a real estate M&A / investment banking team of a top-tier investment bank or fund, focused on the USA
• Outstanding academics from a top-tier university
• Strong business acumen and high professional integrity