Real Estate Investment Director
Ascent Search
A Real Estate investment manager focusing on EMEA and US Real Estate and Credit markets. The firm provides flexible capital solutions and delivers attractive risk-adjusted returns, led by an experienced board and management team with expertise across multiple geographies and asset classes.
The Opportunity
Manage end-to-end transactions for income-generating real estate assets in the UAE with selective GCC exposure. The strategy is backed by an anchor commitment from a wealth manager with significant expansion potential. Join a high-caliber investment team led by seasoned professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Source and originate real estate investment opportunities
- Lead financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring
- Conduct market research focused on UAE
- Prepare Investment Committee memoranda
- Oversee due diligence, site visits, and vendor negotiations
- Monitor portfolio performance and drive value creation
- Build relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and wealth partners
- Collaborate with legal, tax, and regulatory advisors
- Support fundraising and business development
Qualifications
Required:
- 10+ years institutional real estate investment experience in progressively senior roles
- Proven transaction execution track record
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred:
- Developed market experience (UK, Europe, US)
- Direct GCC market exposure
- Experience in Hospitality, Residential, or Credit Special Situations
- Relevant qualifications (CFA, MRICS, MBA)