Real Estate Strategy Senior Associate UAE National

PwC Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Job summary

PwC Middle East is seeking a Senior Associate – Real Estate Strategy to join the Deals team in the region. You will build financial models, run market studies, and shape investment roadmaps for developers and PE funds, while engaging investors and delivering actionable client insights.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in strategy/consulting within real estate or investment environments, with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or RICS a plus).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategy or consulting experience, real estate/hospitality/leisure or private equity exposure preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or RICS-credential is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling, reporting and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for mixed-use real estate developments across asset classes.
• Perform development appraisals and financial analysis to support client strategies.
• Design and implement corporate strategies, business plans and investment roadmaps.
• Engage external investors and conduct market studies and area program assessments.
• Leverage data insights to deliver client solutions and recommendations.
• Support written reports with analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Deliver complex projects while building trusted advisor capabilities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training and team development.

Skills

Financial modeling

Report writing

Presentation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

RICS designation

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

With offices in 152 countries andnearly 328,000professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, SaudiArabiaand the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line of Service Overview

Our Deals practice helps clients navigate complex transactions and unlock value through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. We bring deep industry knowledge and technicalexpertiseto support clients across the deal lifecycle—from strategy through execution.

Business Unit Overview

The Real Estate, Hospitality and Leisure team within Deals provides strategic advisory services to developers, private equity funds, REITs, government institutions, and other industry stakeholders across the MENA region. Our services include market assessments, feasibility studies, business planning, portfolio restructuring, financial modeling, and commercial due diligence.

HowYou’llContribute

As a Senior Associate – Real Estate Strategy, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing financial models for mixed-use real estate developments across asset classes and financing structures
• Conducting development appraisals and financial analysis to support client strategies
• Designing and implementing corporate strategies, business plans, and investment roadmaps
• Engaging with external investors and conducting market studies and area program assessments
• Leveraging data insights to develop client solutions and recommendations
• Supporting the development of written reports with analysis, findings, and recommendations
• Delivering complex projects while building trusted advisor capabilities
• Contributing to knowledge sharing, training, and team development initiatives
• Building collaborative relationships and fostering a productive team environment
• Managing multiple project deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes

WhatYou’llBring

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in strategy or consulting, ideally within real estate, hospitality, leisure, private equity, or investment environments
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; Master’s degree or RICS-accredited qualification is a plus
• RICS designation preferred but not essential
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, report writing, and presentation
• Experience in feasibility studies and mixed-use development projects
• Exceptional analytical and commercial problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize high-quality deliverables
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Your flexibility to travel 75% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients

HowYou’llMake a Difference

At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills andbehaviorsof The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

WhyYou’llLoveWorking at PwC

We’reinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,you’llbe part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about Life at PwC Middle East.