Development Planning and Analysis Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in Dubai is seeking an Investment Analysis Manager to oversee investment analysis for active projects. This position requires managing project feasibilities, performing financial simulations, and supporting executive investment decisions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in investment analysis and hold a relevant degree. Competitive benefits and a positive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Diverse and talented colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in investment analysis or financial research.
• Excellent presentation skills are required.
• CPA, CFA, ACCA, or MBA is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment analysis for UAE active projects.
• Manage and refine project feasibilities and cashflows.
• Conduct complex financial simulations and modeling.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Job description

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

ROLE SUMMARY

The purpose of the role is to oversee Investment analysis for UAE Active projects. The Investment Analysis Manager will manage, actualize, maintain, and refine projects feasibility. He also will conduct financial assessments for executive investment and strategic decisions.

ROLE PROFILE

• This position is responsible for managing, maintaining, and refining project feasibilities, assumptions and actual cashflows for UAE Active projects liaising independently with Development, Design, Project Management, Project Finance, Financial Planning, Sales, Delivery, Operations, and other relevant project stakeholders.
• This position Perform complex simulations and financial modeling for various scenarios to calculate the financial impacts of executive decisions, while offering proactive support and recommendations for strategic and investment decisions
• This position is integral in preparing CEC and Board Approval/Update packages for ongoing phases on key development gateways, launching new phases, and proposing strategic investment recommendations and value creation alternatives related to active projects, all while ensuring strict adherence to Business Unit’s policies and procedures.
• This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, and performing Feasibility studies for strategic investment alternatives and Value Addition/Creation initiatives, defining assumptions, and providing proactive investment decision support for Project heads and development directors.
• This position is responsible for assisting in the development of pre-launch pricing activities, models and provide inputs and recommendations as necessary.
• This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of periodic investment overview and performance reports for UAE Active projects.
• This position assists Project Heads and Development Directors setting development budgets at development gateways and regular reporting of KPIs.
• Continuously involved in reviewing and refining the feasibility studies and assumptions of pipeline projects. Recommendations are made by leveraging lessons learned and insights obtained from the actualization of active projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years' of independently performing investment analysis/ financial research/ economic forecast of business conditions with a leading real estate developer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A holder of CPA, CFA, ACCA or MBA is a must.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.