Principal - Corporate Finance

Yello; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yello in Dubai is seeking an experienced investment and corporate finance professional to lead financial analysis, valuation, and capital-raising initiatives for its development pipeline.

You will build complex models (DCF, feasibility, sensitivity), evaluate strategic opportunities, and coordinate with banks, investors, and partners across the GCC region. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with 8–15 years in real estate finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and excellent English communication.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in Real Estate Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, or related real estate sectors.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Experience evaluating and executing investment transactions.
• Experience with development financing, capital structuring and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and valuation of development projects, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, feasibility, sensitivity, returns).
• Support investment decision-making with market research and Investment Committee materials.
• Evaluate capital allocation across the portfolio and assist in structuring transactions.
• Coordinate lender due diligence and financing workstreams.
• Support refinancing, debt management, and fundraising initiatives.
• Develop relationships with investors, banks, family offices, UHNWIs, and institutional capital providers.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for external stakeholders.
• Represent the business in investor meetings and with Arabic-speaking partners.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English communication

Financial modelling

Valuation

Investment transactions

Investor relations

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline

MBA, CFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading UAE-based luxury real estate developer with an established track record of delivering iconic residential, hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use assets. As the business continues to expand its development pipeline and strengthen relationships with regional investors, they are seeking an experienced investment and corporate finance professional to join their Dubai-based team.

• Lead financial analysis and valuation of development projects, acquisitions, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, project feasibility, sensitivity analysis, and return calculations.
• Support investment decision-making through commercial analysis, market research, and investment committee presentations.
• Evaluate capital allocation opportunities across the company's development portfolio.
• Assist in structuring transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Support capital raising and fundraising initiatives across new and existing developments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, family offices, UHNWIs, and institutional capital providers.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and financial materials for external stakeholders.
• Participate in investor meetings and represent the business in discussions with Arabic-speaking investors and partners.
• Act as a key point of contact between the company and prospective capital partners.
• Work closely with local and international banks on development financing and broader corporate finance initiatives.
• Assess financing structures and funding solutions across projects and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate lender due diligence requirements and financing workstreams.
• Support refinancing, debt management, and strategic funding initiatives.

• Native or fluent Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience within Real Estate Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Investments, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices, or leading real estate developers.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and executing investment transactions.
• Exposure to real estate development, acquisitions, structured investments, capital raising, or strategic finance initiatives.
• Experience interacting with investors, banks, family offices, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance detailed analysis and relationship management.
• Professional presence and ability to represent the business in investor-facing situations.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience within the GCC real estate sector would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with development financing and capital structuring preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively across finance, development, legal, and executive leadership teams.