Senior Associate - Real Estate - Americas /Europe
Job Description
About Us:
Mubadala is a leading global and responsible investor with US$330 billion assets under management, five global offices and business investments in more than 50 countries. We deliver impact, create sustainable financial returns and help find solutions to the world's biggest challenges.
As a business, we aim to double the size of our portfolio over the next decade. For this, we need the very best talent at all levels who are looking to take on a new challenge and to meaningfully support the growth of the business and contribute to the future of the UAE and the world.
A role with Mubadala means responsibility, autonomy and empowerment. You would be directly involved in transactions and working with some of the best minds and dealmakers. This brings exciting opportunities for people across the organization, enabling them to access new, diverse and challenging experiences.
Join us at Mubadala and make change happen!
Platform Overview:
Real Assets Platform deploys capital into physical assets around the world that offer long-term stable returns. We are enabling the transformation of economies through our investments, while providing Mubadala with long-term stable financial returns across business cycles.
What you will do:
As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in both investment execution and asset management across a dedicated portfolio of U.S. or Europe real estate assets. You will work closely with the deal team to support transactions from origination through closing, while also taking responsibility for ongoing portfolio performance.
- Support the full transaction lifecycle, including underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and closing of new investments.
- Screen potential opportunities and prepare investment memorandum
- Take ownership of day-to-day asset management for select properties, and partner with senior team members on larger, more complex investments.
- Review and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial models, investment memos, and reporting prepared by Analysts.
- Prepare Investment Committee materials
- Build and maintain relationships within the U.S. or Europe real estate community by attending industry conferences, networking events, and relevant trade associations.
- Recommend improvements to internal processes, tools, and policies to enhance investment decision-making and portfolio oversight.
- Drive operational efficiency by applying best practices from U.S. and global real estate investment management.
- Manage key workstreams during due diligence
- Conduct market search to identify sector and market trends
What will you bring:
To succeed within this role, you will be bringing a strong mix of practical experience, technical skills and business skills, including the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Master's degree from a top-tier international institution or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CAIA) is preferred
- Do you have 6 – 9 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity, specifically with expertise in real estate financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, or asset management
- Proven experience in real estate investment focused on the Americas market or European market
- Proven ability to coach and manage junior team members (Analysts/Senior Analysts)
- Deep understanding of the assigned sector, including how companies create value and operate, with the ability to contribute to business planning and performance improvement initiatives
- Strong foundation in financial and accounting principles, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
- Skilled in analysing financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheets) to assess performance, build valuation models, and conduct ratio analysis
- Confident in representing the team in external meetings and negotiations with stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Able to synthesize data and analysis into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Experienced in preparing concise summaries for board or committee discussions and presenting effectively to senior leadership and external parties
- Proficient in building complex, error-free financial models independently
- Working knowledge of deal execution processes including tax, legal, financing, and M&A
- Able to anticipate and escalate issues appropriately and lead financial discussions within deal teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage deal-related workstreams and perform under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial acumen and track record in evaluating businesses and investment opportunities
- Skilled in developing clear, structured narratives for complex documents such as investment business cases
- Experience leading initiatives with measurable financial or operational impact in collaboration with business functions
- Experience working in fast paced environments
Most importantly you will have passion for contributing to Mubadala's mission and growing a leading global investment company.
What we offer:
A superior platform to grow your career including.- A role that has social and financial impact
- Great working environment with talented colleagues
- Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay
- Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
- Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
- Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership
By joining Mubadala you will have the opportunity to work with a leading global and responsible investor, which partners with the largest businesses and financial institutions in the UAE and world's main markets. You get a truly global experience and work with some of the best practitioners in their fields.
Key Indicators:
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month