Principal / Director, Global Real Estate Funds and Co-Investments, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Middle Eastern investment firm is seeking a Principal / Director to join their team in Abu Dhabi. Responsible for real estate investments and fund manager selection, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in direct real estate investments and a strong academic background. This position requires a full-time commitment in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in direct real estate investments.
• Experience of investing in developed markets.
• Experience of working in a buy-side role.

Responsibilities

• Research, analysis and execution of real assets investments.
• Real estate fund manager selection and due diligence.
• Overseeing the building of financial models of potential investments.

Skills

Direct real estate investments

Financial modelling skills

Investment strategy formulation

Education

First-class academic track record

Job description

About our Client

We are working with a leading Middle Eastern fund with a global investment remit, covering developed and emerging markets. They are looking for a real estate Principal / Director to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The organisation is extremely well funded and has significant funds available to invest across private equity, infrastructure, real estate and credit. The role will involve both direct co-investments and fund manager selection.

What the job involves

• Research, analysis and execution of international real assets investments
• Real estate fund manager selection and co-investment due diligence
• Formulating new investment strategies
• Overseeing the building of financial models of potential investments
• Produce thorough investment memorandums to present to the investment committee
• Monitoring the current portfolio of investments

Who we are looking for

• Significant experience in direct real estate investments (i.e. acquisitions)
• Experience of investing in developed markets
• First-class academic track record and good financial modelling skills
• Candidates must have experience of working in a buy-side role
• Willingness to be based in the Middle East full-time