Senior Investment Manager - DUBAI

Senior Investment Manager - DUBAI  

Job description 

Strategic	·      Devise investment strategies with the CIO to achieve the objectives on Real Estate (RE) acquisition, asset management and disposition. ·      Provide strategic support to CIO and IC to evaluate investment proposals and active portfolio management. ·      Actively working with the Investment Committee (IC) on presenting RE investment, disposition and financing proposals. ·      Actively working with CIO to formulate strategy to invest in different asset classes across geographies.
Operational	·      Act as a key contributor in the planning, prioritization and execution of strategic, financial and investment activities. ·      Conduct detailed industry, business and financial due diligence on prospective investments. ·      Uses complex financial models to project future earning and profit potential and uses this data to make informed decisions. ·      Responsible for constantly monitoring the  RE investment portfolio and providing the management with monthly portfolio presentations / performance summaries. ·      Prepare in-depth financial and data analysis for potential RE investments, including market sizing, mapping and industry research. ·      Pursue new RE acquisition/investment opportunities by reviewing financial modelling and conduct market analysis. ·      Qualitative and quantitative analysis, involving financial modelling, return and sensitivity analysis, deal structuring and risk management ·      Monitor global industry and competitive environment through research and review of market intelligence and insights to proactively identify emerging regulations that may impact team functions.
People Management	·      Establish clear direction, prioritize tasks, assigns and delegate responsibility and monitor the workflow of the department. ·      Managing a team of extremely qualified and experienced Real Estate professionals
Product and Process Improvement	·      Focus on processes to improve productivity. ·      Strategizing on new processes.

Communication and Interface

	Stakeholder	Frequency
Internal	CIO	Reporting manager
	Chief Financial Officer	As per requirements
	Investment Committee	As per requirements
	Board of Directors	As per requirements
External	Partners in USA, UK and Europe	As per requirements
	Lawyers and other advisors across Globe	As per requirements

 

Qualification and Experience

Education and Certification	·      Minimum MBA from accredited institution in Business, Economics, Finance OR ·      CFA Charter Holder
Knowledge and Skills	·      Preferably but not necessarily investment experience ·      Proven ability to review projects, transactions, entities through complex modelling ·      Experience of contracts review to formalise partnership, debt or operational agreements. ·      Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines ·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated Experience	·      8-10 years’ experience in investment analysis or private equity or real estate ·      Demonstrated experience of complex modelling for decision making (DCF based valuation) ·      Demonstrated experience of handling & managing contracts or transactions or assets or targets with legal and commercial aspects ·      Demonstrated experience of understanding of complex contract issues (partnership matters, management issues, JV contracts , operational contracts etc) ·      Demonstrated experience of dealing with external stakeholders (including but not limited to shareholders, lawyers, advisors, brokers, bankers) ·      Deal negotiation- lead and negotiate commercial, tax, legal and technical aspect of deals ( whether for asset or project or entity) ·      Demonstrated experience of conducting and coordinating commercial, legal, financial and tax due diligence of the asset/entity/project

Competencies

Type	Title	Level
Core	Stake holder focused	Proficient
	Passion for excellence	Advanced
	Teamwork	Proficient
	Communication and transparency	Advanced
Leadership	Inspiring and developing people	Proficient
	Strategic orientation	Advanced
	Influencing and persuading	Advanced
	Decision making	Advanced