Real Estate Investment Senior Director📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Awqaf Investment is seeking a Real Estate Investment Senior Director to lead and manage the real estate investment function. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requires a strategic professional to oversee the evaluation, structuring, and execution of investment opportunities in alignment with organizational objectives. The role is crucial for driving portfolio and transactions management, fostering strategic partnerships, and ensuring the financial and operational performance of the real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of real estate investment strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor overall portfolio activity, performance, and evolution, recommending strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the evaluation of asset monetization and investment opportunities, including JV and Fund formation models, financial modeling, and feasibility studies.
• Lead the preparation of materials for internal reporting and approvals, including investment memos and presentations for committees and senior leadership.
• Review and validate financial forecasts, business plans, and studies.
• Guide deal structuring and negotiations to ensure alignment with financial, legal, and strategic requirements.
• Identify, assess, and recommend joint venture, development, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Lead and manage due diligence processes across financial, legal, and operational areas for new investments and projects.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal partnership structures and commercial terms based on market intelligence and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and risk mitigation.
• Monitor development execution in line with budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Support portfolio optimization efforts, including repositioning and exit strategies.
• Represent the team in investment committees and governance forums.
• Lead and mentor the Real Estate Investment team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Report to the Managing Director with key insights, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree from a reputable institution in economics, finance, accounting, or a similar discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in real estate investment and management.
• Local real estate experience within a reputable investment company, family office, fund manager, or specialized multinational real estate advisory firm.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving business results.
• Experience in transactions involving the establishment of private funds, joint ventures, or investment platforms.
• Experience across various real estate asset classes, such as commercial offices, retail, hospitality, and logistics.
• Experience in M&A and transaction management is considered a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex investment strategies to senior leadership.
• Ability to comprehend, synthesize, evaluate, and clearly communicate real estate financial models, concepts, and solutions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves strategic leadership within the real estate investment function.