Research Associate

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi seeks a research associate to join their global research team. The role involves applying data science and machine learning to real estate investments, synthesizing market trends, and providing analytic support. Applicants must have relevant experience and strong quantitative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment management, consulting, or real estate research.
• Professional writing and communication skills required.
• Knowledge and interest in data science and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading application of data science in real estate.
• Analyse property sector trends and present findings.
• Maintain databases and manage subscriptions related to real estate.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

AI

Strong Maths Skills

SQL

R

Python

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Postgraduate Degree

CFA Qualification

Tools

Bloomberg

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are working with a prestigious sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi who are seeking to hire a research associate to join their global research and public markets team, with a specific focus on the real estate sector.

What the job involves

Spearheading the application of data science, machine learning and AI in the real estate department

Summarise global investment themes

Analyse major trends that impact property sectors such as office, industrial, retail, residential, hotel, senior housing, data centres, self-storage, proptech, etc

Interpret third-party forecasts of property markets and assist in the formation of house views on major investment markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific

Support senior colleagues in developing relevant and coherent presentations to senior management and investment professionals as required

Maintain the department's database of external reports, market data and forecasts. Manage real estate subscriptions with data and forecast providers as required

Track research variables in economics, capital market, space market, real estate investment market, and private property market performance globally

Use in-depth economic and real estate market analysis to underpin investment recommendations

Communicate complex technical ideas in a non-technical manner as appropriate to the audience

Present research and recommendations to relevant parties within the department

Who we are looking for

An undergraduate degree is required. Postgraduate degree and professional qualifications such as the CFA are a plus

Relevant experience in an investment manager, consulting firm, real estate research firm, developer, investment bank or other real estate focused companies is required

Candidates must be currently working in the United States

The individual must be able to write professionally and be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of Bloomberg is preferred

Strong maths skills and advanced knowledge of SQL, knowledge of R or Python are required

Need to have work experience, knowledge and interest in data science, machine learning and AI

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