Strategy & Transactions – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC) - Professionals

 

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. Our Transaction Real Estate professionals help clients make strategic real estate decisions with objective advice. As an RHC Professional, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.  

 
The opportunity 

 

We are looking for an aspirational Real Estate investment professional with corporate finance or strategy background and a focus on Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC).  

 

Your key responsibilities 
 

As a professional in RHC you are likely to spend your day working on the key operational issues that our clients face, working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertake valuations and development advisory engagements to help our clients make better decisions. 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

We support clients with their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle with the following services: 

Valuation – including purchase price allocation of real property or portfolios for purposes of financial or tax reporting 

Transaction due diligence (buy-side and sell-side/carve-out) – including lender diligence, real estate M&A diligence, real estate asset diligence, transaction closing proration 

Operational diligence and performance reviews for hotels, malls and leisure/entertainment assets 

Development and Strategic Advisory – feasibility studies, highest-and-best use analysis, concept ideation/development, destination strategy, tourism product development (leisure and entertainment), growth/expansion/entry strategies 

Capital markets – including capital strategy for property  and real estate entities, raising equity capital or debt 

 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

 

As a minimum, a bachelor's degree in in real estate (preferred), economics, finance, business or engineering and at least 3 years of related work experience.  

Familiarity with RHC terminology and good research skills. 

Previous professional or academic experience in real estate, hospitality or tourism 

Willingness to travel in the region (approximately 25%) 

Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise.  Argus experience strongly desired  

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

 

Previous real estate experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar consulting firm  

Working towards CFA or CAIA qualification  

Working towards RICS qualification is a plus 

Middle East experience is beneficial  

High business acumen and strategic mind set 

Arabic fluency is a plus 

 

What we look for 

 

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals 

 

What we offer 
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:  

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.  

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.  

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.  

 

 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.  

 
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