INVESTMENT SPECIALIST

Asmacs; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Asmacs is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst in Saudi Arabia to identify and evaluate real estate opportunities. You will build and review financial models, conduct DCF analyses, and prepare feasibility studies to inform senior leadership decisions.

You will lead due diligence, market benchmarking, and partnerships development, contributing to portfolio growth and value creation. This role requires 4–7 years in real estate or related fields and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 4–7 years in real estate investment or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling, DCF valuation, and feasibility analysis.
• Experience with Saudi real estate markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen real estate investment and development opportunities aligned with strategy.
• Develop financial models including DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, and scenario analyses.
• Prepare feasibility studies and valuations for projects and acquisitions.
• Analyze development costs, revenues, financing, and exit strategies.
• Monitor market trends and portfolio performance; support due diligence.
• Develop pipeline and relationships with institutional investors and partners.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Real Estate Analysis

DCF & Feasibility

Market Research

Investment Due Diligence

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation & Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Economics/Business

Tools

FMVA Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Investment & Financial Analysis – Identify and screen potential real estate investment and development opportunities aligned with the company's strategy.
• Develop financial models and conduct DCF, NPV, IRR, ROI, cash flow, sensitivity, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare feasibility studies, investment valuations, and financial assessments for potential projects and acquisitions.
• Analyze project assumptions, development costs, revenues, financing requirements, and exit strategies.
• Conduct market benchmarking and comparable asset/transaction analysis.

Due Diligence & Investment Recommendations

• Support commercial, financial, and market due diligence for prospective investments.
• Assess key investment risks, sensitivities, and value creation opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda, business cases, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and investment committees.
• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to support investment and capital allocation decisions.

Business Development & Partnerships

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and build relationships with institutional investors, private equity firms, family offices, HNWIs, financial institutions, developers, and strategic partners.
• Support the evaluation and structuring of investment opportunities, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Participate in commercial discussions and negotiations as required.

Market & Portfolio Analysis

• Monitor real estate market trends, pricing, rental rates, yields, supply and demand, and transaction activity.
• Track relevant market benchmarks and maintain investment assumptions and databases.
• Support the monitoring of approved investments against financial models, business plans, and expected performance.
• Identify potential opportunities for portfolio optimization and value enhancement.

Key Performance Indicators

• Value and quality of investment opportunities identified.
• Investment pipeline growth and conversion rate.
• Accuracy and quality of financial models and feasibility studies.
• Timely completion of investment analysis and due diligence.
• Quality of investment recommendations and risk assessment.
• Development of strategic investor and partner relationships.
• Contribution to portfolio growth, diversification, and value creation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, development, investment banking, corporate finance, or financial advisory.
• Strong experience in financial modeling, DCF valuation, feasibility studies, and investment analysis.
• Saudi real estate market experience is highly preferred.
• FMVA® or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• Real Estate Investment Analysis
• DCF & Feasibility Analysis
• Market Research & Benchmarking
• Investment Due Diligence
• Business Development
• Strategic & Commercial Thinking
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Negotiation and Presentation Skills