Vice President & Capital Investments & Financing

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee investment analysis and capital allocation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in finance, including managerial experience, and will be responsible for strategic initiatives and financial planning. Qualified candidates should hold a degree in finance or economics and an MBA from a top-ranked institution. Strong skills in financial modeling and project management are essential. This position supports UAE nationals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a diverse financial environment, preferably in capital management.
• 2+ years in a managerial position.
• Experience in project financial structuring in a capital-intensive industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment analysis and capital allocation processes.
• Support strategic company initiatives and financial planning.
• Consolidate inputs for 5-year financial planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Bloomberg proficiency

Excel financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or business

MBA/Master in finance from a top-ranked school

Professional qualification e.g., CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Manage critical functions relating to investment analysis, capital allocation and execute strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis

Promote adoption of structured approach on all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information to management

The role is for the UAE National

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Investment Analysis

• Perform rigorous financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, and review of investment proposals by business lines (AM/DM)
• Support the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management
• Perform the identification of key risk drivers of financial underwriting from feasibility models and commercial considerations of proposed transactions
• Ensure investment submissions comply with Investment Framework policies

Capital Allocation

• Execute periodic reviews of group return hurdles and cost of capital
• Contribute to data‑driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning
• Perform ad‑hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency

Strategic Company Initiatives

• Provide support in the origination of strategic initiatives (M&A, 3rd party capital raise – equity & debt)
• Manage the preparation of pre‑IC appraisals and align them with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of Investment Appraisals as part of the whole IC decision process
• Execute live transactions, manage the transaction process, and liaise with counterparties, advisors, etc.
• Consolidate the input from various departments for the 5‑years financial planning and assess the quality of the planning and its parts
• Contribute to strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis
• Manage the provision of financial outputs of consolidated business plan
• Assist with maintaining and improving a detailed corporate financial model

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 10+ years of experience in a diverse financial environment, leading strategic finance / capital management/investment of a publicly listed company with annual revenue of at least AED 3 billion

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 2+ years in a related managerial position

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in project financial structuring and complex financing schemes in a capital‑intensive industry
• Understanding of MENA markets and funding mechanisms

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Technically proficient in Bloomberg, excel financial modeling (including DCF/DDM modeling, real estate modeling, analysis of public trading comparable and precedent transactions, merger modeling, etc.) and accounting
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong project management skills, self‑starter with initiative to lead execution work
• Strong work ethic with good team and interpersonal skills
• Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field
• Ability to plan, execute and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business, MBA/Master in finance from a top‑ranked school.

Professional qualification e.g., CFA