Real Estate Development VP📣 Job Ad

About the Role

A confidential government entity is seeking a Vice President of Real Estate Development to lead strategic growth and expansion initiatives for its Real Estate Investments division. This full-time executive role, based in Riyadh, requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate development and investment.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Real Estate Development will be instrumental in identifying investment opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. This position is responsible for expanding the company’s commercial real estate portfolio, demanding a robust blend of business development leadership, investment acumen, market intelligence, and relationship management within the commercial real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business development strategy for the real estate investments platform.
• Identify and pursue new investment opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Lead market expansion initiatives and support portfolio growth objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, developers, brokers, financial institutions, and government entities.
• Source off-market and institutional-grade investment opportunities.
• Lead deal sourcing, acquisition strategies, and pipeline management.
• Oversee market assessments, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations.
• Support negotiations for acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and development agreements.
• Collaborate with investment, finance, and legal teams during due diligence and transaction execution.
• Evaluate financial returns, project viability, and strategic fit of opportunities.
• Provide leadership and direction to the business development and investment teams.
• Represent the company in industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Present investment opportunities and business performance updates to executive leadership and investors.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in commercial real estate.
• Identify new sectors, asset classes, and geographic markets for expansion.
• Support long-term strategic planning and portfolio positioning initiatives.
• Contribute to revenue forecasting and investment pipeline reporting.
• Collaborate with finance teams on financial modeling, investment structuring, and ROI analysis.
• Support capital raising initiatives and investor engagement activities.
• Ensure commercial objectives align with corporate growth and profitability targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in real estate investments, business development, or investment management.
• Proven track record in sourcing and closing large-scale real estate transactions.
• Strong network within the real estate investment and development market.