Real Estate Development Analyst

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed financial modelling and analysis for potential and existing real estate development projects, including cash flow projections, IRR, and NPV calculations.
• Performing comprehensive market research to identify and evaluate new investment and development opportunities, analysing trends, competitor activity, and demographic data.
• Assisting in the due diligence process for property acquisitions, which includes reviewing financial, legal, and operational documentation.
• Preparing high-quality investment memorandums, presentations, and reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams, including project management, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Assisting with the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, and performance monitoring against key metrics.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, RICS) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a real estate analysis, development, or investment role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and extensive experience in creating complex financial models from scratch.
• A strong understanding of real estate investment principles, valuation techniques, and development processes.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic would be a significant advantage.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and commercially astute individual with a genuine passion for the real estate industry.