Associate – Portfolio Investment (National Talent Pool)

Reporting to, Director of Portfolio Investment, this role involves:

- Developing and presenting business cases for priority investments and strategic projects.

- Supporting financial modelling, researching, and creating presentations for CEO/Board.

- Monitoring and reporting on the progress and performance of key investments.

- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop new investment opportunities.

- Providing strategic recommendations and guidance to management on investment decisions.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Developing business cases for investments, partnerships, and ROI delivery, including models, structuring, and project/business case development.

- Conducting feasibility studies and business plans for new ventures, markets, and product expansions.

- Monitoring market trends, competition, and growth of drivers across key segments.

- Building frameworks to evaluate current investments, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations.

- Collaborating with senior team members to align and present investment recommendations to the CEO and Board.

- Managing and implementing portfolio investment projects from initiation to operational launch, including resource allocation and partner engagement.

- Overseeing project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and issue resolution.

- Tracking and reporting on project progress, including KPIs and formal updates.

- Ensuring compliance with corporate processes, policies, and regulatory requirements across projects.

- Managing and developing team members, fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders and external consultants to support strategic initiatives.

Specifically, this role requires:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Comfort with ambiguity and skilled decision-making.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented.

- Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.

Key Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (minimum); Master's or MBA is a plus.

- Relevant experience in real estate investment, advisory, or strategic management consulting preferred.

- Experience in managing cross-functional teams or departments within a large organization is a plus.

- This position is intended to support our Emiratisation goals.