Vice President Strategy

Venture Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Vice President, Strategy & Research. The candidate will lead market intelligence and strategic research to support corporate growth and capital deployment. This role requires over 10 years of real estate research experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the UAE market. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate research or consulting.
• Strong track record in investment decision-making and corporate strategy.
• Deep understanding of UAE real estate landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive research on macroeconomic and real estate trends.
• Support corporate strategy with market data.
• Deliver insights to support investment decisions.

Skills

Real estate research

Strategic market intelligence

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or Engineering

Master’s degree

Job description

Vice President, Strategy & Research

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We are partnered with a leading Abu Dhabi-based real estate investment group with a multi-billion-dirham portfolio spanning residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality assets. This role sits within the Group Strategy & Transformation team and works in direct collaboration with Investments and Business Planning, providing market intelligence and macroeconomic insights to support corporate growth and capital deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Intelligence & Strategic Research

• Lead the development of comprehensive research covering macroeconomic, demographic, and real estate sector trends across the region.
• Support the 5-year corporate strategy, annual business planning cycles, and project-specific business plans with forward-looking market data.
• Deliver high-impact insights to support investment decisions, JV structuring, asset repositioning, and strategic initiatives.

Investment Support & Performance Tracking

• Analyse real estate performance indicators across residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors, including pricing, sales velocity, incentives, rental yields, occupancy rates, and operating costs.
• Benchmark sector and competitor performance to support underwriting, development strategy, and portfolio optimization.
• Contribute to due diligence efforts and investment memoranda by providing clear, data-backed market positioning.

Data Management & Innovation Enablement

• Build and maintain robust internal and external databases covering economic indicators, real estate metrics, consumer trends, and investor sentiment.
• Partner with innovation and digital teams to enrich the research platform and leverage AI to improve forecasting and data accessibility.
• Drive a culture of data transparency and business intelligence across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Collaborate with internal teams across Strategy, Investments, Development, and Asset Management.
• Present insights and reports to senior management and executive leadership.
• Produce regular publications covering venture capital trends, Proptech innovation, and global real estate dynamics relevant to the business.

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of experience in real estate research, consulting, or strategic market intelligence.
• Strong track record supporting investment decision-making and corporate strategy in the GCC.
• Deep understanding of UAE real estate landscape and macroeconomic environment.
• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills, with experience managing databases and delivering board-level insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, or Engineering; Master’s preferred.