Real Estate Acquisition Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional for real estate acquisition. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, a strong network within the UAE property market, and proven skills in financial modelling and negotiation. This role entails identifying off-market opportunities, performing valuation analysis, and coordinating transaction support. The position is full-time and requires no remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in UAE real estate acquisition.
• Strong network and knowledge of UAE property market dynamics.
• Proven ability to source off-market opportunities.
• Advanced skills in Excel financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build a pipeline of off-market real estate acquisition opportunities.
• Perform financial modelling and valuation analysis on prospective deals.
• Negotiate directly with sellers and intermediaries to secure favorable terms.
• Coordinate initial deal structuring and documentation.

Skills

Real estate acquisition

Financial modelling

Commercial due diligence

Negotiation

Networking

Job description

• Deal Sourcing & Origination
  • Identify and build a pipeline of off-market real estate acquisition opportunities (land residential commercial industrial or mixed-use).
  • Establish and maintain a strong network of agents brokers developers landlords and asset owners.
  • Negotiate directly with sellers and intermediaries to secure favourable terms.
• Opportunity Evaluation
  • Perform financial modelling and valuation analysis on prospective deals (IRR NPV cash flow etc.).
  • Conduct commercial due diligence including market comps rental potential yield profile and exit strategies.
  • Prepare concise deal memos and investment recommendations for internal decision-makers.
• Transaction Support
  • Coordinate initial deal structuring and documentation.
  • Liaise with legal technical and financial advisors through the acquisition process.

Additional Information :

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in UAE real estate acquisition.
• Strong network and knowledge of UAE property market dynamics including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Proven ability to source off-market opportunities and move deals forward independently.
• Advanced skills in Excel financial modelling and commercial due diligence.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Entrepreneurial and resourceful thrives in a fast-moving deal-driven environment.
• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of real estate value drivers.
• Confident communicator who can present opportunities and negotiate effectively.
• Able to work autonomously and make quick well-informed recommendations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time