Real Estate Analyst

Position Overview

Market Research & Field Analysis

• Conduct detailed real estate market research across Saudi Arabia and GCC markets.
• Perform demand-supply assessments, benchmarking studies, competitor analysis, and market trend evaluations.
• Conduct physical site visits, asset inspections, catchment assessments, and surrounding area analysis to evaluate development potential, accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and market positioning.
• Collect market intelligence through developer discussions, operator engagement, broker coordination, government data sources, and field observations.
• Analyze macroeconomic, demographic, tourism, consumer spending, and investment trends impacting real estate performance and development opportunities.
• Analyze occupancy, rental rates, sales pricing, absorption trends, ADR, RevPAR, vacancy levels, and transaction activity.
• Support highest and best use (HBU) studies and Feasibility Studies by assessing market gaps, competitive positioning, and development potential.

Financial & Feasibility Analysis

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for real estate developments and investment opportunities.
• Support feasibility studies including market feasibility, financial feasibility, operational assessment, and investment viability analysis.
• Prepare development scenarios, sensitivity analyses, cash flow projections, IRR, NPV, ROI, and investment return assessments.
• Assist in evaluating land utilization strategies, product mix optimization, phasing strategies, and development concepts.
• Support preparation of bankable and investor-ready financial assessments aligned with market realities and project objectives.
• Analyze project costs, revenue assumptions, operational benchmarks, and market-supported pricing strategies.

Reporting & Presentation Development

• Prepare consultant-grade reports, market studies, presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries for clients and stakeholders.
• Translate complex research findings and financial analysis into concise strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Develop market commentary, benchmarking exhibits, charts, graphs, maps, and visual analysis for presentations and reports.
• Support proposal preparation, RFP responses, capability statements, and business development materials.
• Ensure all reports and deliverables align with professional consulting standards and market best practices.

Project Coordination & Client Support

• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, developers, operators, government entities, and external consultants.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, presentations, and project discussions.
• Support project management activities including timeline tracking, deliverable coordination, and data management.
• Assist senior consultants and management in strategic advisory assignments and investment evaluations.
• Maintain organized project documentation, research databases, and market intelligence records.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in real estate consulting, advisory, valuation, feasibility studies, investment analysis, or market research.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia’s real estate market dynamics and Vision 2030 initiatives.
• Experience in conducting site visits, market surveys, field assessments, and competitor benchmarking.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent report writing and presentation development skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Arabic.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into commercially meaningful insights.
• Understanding of real estate development processes and investment evaluation frameworks.
• GIS, Power BI, or data visualization experience is an advantage.
• Experience across hospitality, residential, retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Familiarity with the UK real estate market and regulatory environment is a plus