EY Parthenon Strategy Manager Senior Manager - Real Estate UAE

EY-Parthenon; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in the UAE is seeking a Senior Manager to lead real estate strategy engagements, advising sovereign funds, developers, and operators on projects across residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

You will shape visions, develop business plans, and guide teams through feasibility, acquisitions, and valuation work, while maintaining strong client relationships and crossing the real estate lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school.
• 8+ years of strategy-related experience in Real Estate Consulting, Private Equity, or Real Estate Development.
• CFA/CAIA/RICS qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables.
• Develop and execute strategic agendas with Real Estate, Hospitality and Tourism clients.
• Work on long-term strategy roadmaps, feasibility studies, and due diligence.

Skills

Strategic planning

Valuation analysis

Client engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

CFA/CAIA/RICS

Job description

Job Description:

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The Opportunity

EY‑Parthenon combines deep sector expertise with strong analytical capabilities and close client relationships. Our real estate practice supports sovereign wealth funds and leading developers in the region with their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle. We are looking for real estate professionals with relevant experience (e.g. corporate finance, strategy, development, architecture, urban planning) to join our team. You should ideally have experience across one or more aspects of the real estate development lifecycle and possess deep expertise in one or more segments, including residential, retail, hospitality, or commercial real estate.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with Real Estate, Hospitality and Tourism clients to develop and execute their strategic agendas. You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects throughout the real estate lifecycle which include (but not limited to): long-term strategy roadmaps, feasibility studies, concept ideation/development, highest-and-best use analysis, destination strategy, tourism product development (leisure and entertainment), growth/market entry & expansion strategy, valuation, transactions, due diligence, business transformation and greenfield projects.

Skills And Attributes

As Senior Manager you will help deliver a variety of engagements which includes developing the vision, concepts, and business plans for some of the large developments in the region. Advising clients throughout the real estate lifecycle, such as feasibilities, transactions, operator search and selection. Working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertaking valuations for strategic priorities, coach and counsel junior team members, ensure quality deliverables and maintain healthy client engagement.

Education & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school with outstanding academic performance.
• At least 8 years of experience in strategy related work preferably in Real Estate Consulting, Private Equity, or Real Estate Development.
• CFA/CAIA/RICS qualification will be preferred.
• Experience in commercial real estate, hospitality or tourism with focus on strategy development, acquisition, due diligence, real estate valuation, loan underwriting, asset management, finance, or market research.
• High business acumen and strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and focus on valuation and finance.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the MENA region, when necessary.

What We Offer

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