Portfolio Manager (English & Arabic Speaking)

CBRE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in commercial real estate is seeking a Portfolio Manager in Dubai. This role involves managing transactions for a portfolio of properties and requires fluency in English and Arabic, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. Join a collaborative culture committed to diversity and inclusion, where you can realize your full potential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze multiple information sources.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transaction activities for a portfolio.
• Prepare and execute transaction strategies for property acquisition.
• Negotiate leases and coordinate sales with brokers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Organizational skills

Analytical judgment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Portfolio Manager (English & Arabic Speaking)

Job ID

225030

Posted

12-Jun-2025

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Sales/Brokerage

Location(s)

Dubai - Dubayy - United Arab Emirates

About the Role:

As a CBRE Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing real estate transaction and estate management activities for a defined portfolio of small to medium-sized properties across a number of countries in the Middle East region.

This job is part of the Brokerage team who are responsible for the buying, selling, and letting of residential, office, and commercial properties on behalf of clients for occupation.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, recommend, and execute transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of properties.

• Develop real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic goals.

• Gather resources to execute lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and disposition of surplus space through subleasing.

• Act as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent. Review business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products.

• Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. Negotiate leases, amendments, and track expirations.

• Secure new properties to meet clients’ requirements and timelines.

• Work with internal and external teams to ensure integration between the service lines. Track all transaction activity and prepare commissions, forecasts, vouchers, and accounts.

• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

• Review requests for proposals, comparison packages, letters of intent, and brokers’ opinions of value.

• Present book and cash flow projections, NPV, and IRR to enable clients to make more informed outcomes.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

• Fluency in both English and Arabic languages (verbal and written)

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)