Overview:
Our client, a prestigious multinational real estate development company based in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Analyst with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting financial assessments and investments related to real estate projects across various geographical markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess deal financing options, including debt and equity structures, as well as legal and tax implications specific to different geographical markets.
- Develop compelling investor presentations and offering memoranda (PPMs, pitchbooks, teasers), ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and the interests of target audiences.
- Conduct comprehensive technical, legal, risk, and commercial due diligence; validate and interpret financial models, cash flows, and third-party appraisals.
- Oversee investor reporting, fund compliance, asset performance, and portfolio equity commitments in collaboration with financial institutions.
- Ensure fair representation and full disclosure in valuation matters, maintaining consistency with internal policies.
- Stay informed about existing and emerging private equity markets, key players, and relevant market events in the EMEA regions.
- Provide insightful market commentary to investors and manage ongoing investor relations effectively.
- Develop and nurture relationships with corporate customers to identify new business opportunities.
- Evaluate risks associated with investments and their implications on specific investment portfolios.
- Maintain awareness of competitive products and services in the real estate sector.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators, peer groups, and external parties impacting the company's operations.
- Manage the creation and ongoing maintenance of financial due diligence and commercial feasibility models throughout the investment cycle.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and the risk management framework.
- Monitor the performance of real estate investments against budgeted targets and benchmarks, initiating remedial actions as necessary.
- Gather and synthesize transaction-level and market updates, developing cohesive briefs for marketing materials and interim client updates.
- Collaborate with Project Management staff on investor due diligence requests, market research, competitor tracking, and other investor relations activities.
- Reconcile project progress with various departments and prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the team.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Degree in Management, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or CFA are desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment analysis, or financial advisory, preferably within the real estate sector.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on risk analysis and management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
- Ability to leverage an existing network in Egypt while generating new connections with investors interested in real estate.
- Willingness to travel approximately 40% to Egypt as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the real estate sector.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
If you are a driven finance professional with proven experience in corporate finance and a passion for real estate development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
