Dubai based, Private Equity Investment Analyst – Real Estate

Brock & Decker; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Sovereign Wealth Fund is seeking a motivated Analyst to join its Real Estate & Hospitality investment team. The role involves managing a global real estate portfolio and exploring new investment opportunities, requiring strong analytical skills and solid financial modeling expertise.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a top-tier sovereign wealth fund, investment bank, or private equity firm.
• Strong real estate exposure is essential.
• Proven skills in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support performance tracking and valuation of existing real estate holdings.
• Analyze macroeconomic, market, and sector-specific trends to identify opportunities.
• Assist in transaction due diligence and review third-party advisor reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Transaction analysis

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or quantitative discipline

Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, ACA)

Job description

Job Title: Analyst – Real Estate & Hospitality

Location: United Arab Emirates

Firm Type: Sovereign Wealth Fund

Assets Under Management: USD 360 billion

Position Overview

A prestigious Sovereign Wealth Fund with USD 360 billion in assets under management is seeking a highly motivated Analyst to join its Real Estate & Hospitality (REH) investment team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the ongoing management of a global real estate portfolio and support the execution of new investment opportunities including fund commitments, co-investments, and direct acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Management

• Support performance tracking and valuation of existing real estate holdings.
• Maintain and enhance financial models capturing key return metrics.
• Assist in the preparation of portfolio reviews and investment committee materials.
• Coordinate with asset managers and stakeholders to monitor portfolio performance.
• Provide analytical support for refinancing or new debt transactions.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to inform strategy and planning.
• Support in treasury forecasting and budgeting efforts.

New Investments

• Analyze macroeconomic, market, and sector-specific trends to identify opportunities.
• Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, and investment memos.
• Assist in transaction due diligence and review third-party advisor reports.
• Contribute to deal execution, including structuring and documentation support.

Candidate Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a top-tier sovereign wealth fund, investment bank, or private equity firm with strong real estate exposure.
• Proven skills in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis.
• Experience in active asset management of real estate investments is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline; a Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, ACA) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and effectively.
• High degree of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.