Director - Real Estate structuring & Advisory

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The role would also require an in depth understanding of Real Estate Funds and associated capital raising, construction and development and Real Estate Capital Markets.

Key Result Areas:

• MRICS Membership and CFA Charter holder, a mandatory requirement.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of real estate funds, capital raising within the real estate industry and real estate construction and development.
• Lead in the preparation of complex real estate structuring credit papers, financial models and documentation for high value transactions within the Real Estate Debt industry.
• Regularly meet with existing and new clients to ascertain appropriate strategies related to their debt and capital requirements.
• Contribute towards the effective achievement of the business objectives through engaged participation in the unit.
• Assist the Unit Manager in the formation of new products and market strategies.
• Assist with customer relationships within portfolios of high complexity to maximize customer satisfaction and ensure effective structing of credit proposals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of market/economic trends and the effects of socio-economic factors on those trends in order to proactively develop appropriate credit rating systems, risk mitigation methodologies and credit proposals.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities (such as key/strategic clients, service providers etc) and all sections with highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues to maximize divisional revenues.
• Assist in structuring complex transactions with client ensuring compliance Bank and Local laws and regulation.
• Review terms of facility, credit reports and legal documentation of clients invited to participate in the facility in order to check their background and risk profile.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• MRICS membership and CFA charterholders will be given high priority.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of real estate funds, capital raising within the real estate industry, real estate construction and development and Capital Markets.
• Expert knowledge of investor risk theory so that appropriate new product/service recommendations are made to clients and suitable risk controls are implemented.
• Experts knowledge of credit proposal processes and procedures.
• Robust knowledge of relevant UAE products/services related to Real Estate Debt.
• Strong communication skills in English languages, with Arabic an added advantage.
• Effective client relationship and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant UAE real estate procedures and policy.
• Detailed knowledge of competitor products/services.
• Minimum 8-10 years experience of the UAE real estate/finance market.