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Investment Manager, GCC Direct Real Estate Investments
Description
On behalf of a client, byteSpark.ai is seeking an experienced Investment Manager to support direct real estate investments across the GCC, with a focus on the UAE and KSA. This role is pivotal in evaluating, underwriting, executing, and monitoring opportunities across multiple asset classes including residential, commercial, and logistics. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with strong asset-level financial modeling, disciplined due diligence execution, and IC memo preparation skills. You will be responsible for the entire investment lifecycle, from screening and underwriting to post-acquisition monitoring against the business plan. This position requires a professional with deep direct real estate exposure to drive value creation and manage a diverse portfolio. Success in this role hinges on translating complex analysis into clear investment recommendations and ensuring performance aligns with strategic objectives.
Requirements
1. 6-10 years of direct real estate investment experience, preferably in private equity, principal investments, or acquisitions.
2. Demonstrable experience in GCC markets, particularly the UAE and/or KSA.
3. Strong, hands-on asset-level real estate underwriting and financial modeling skills (IRR, equity multiple, cash flow analysis).
4. Proven experience coordinating and managing due diligence workstreams (financial, legal, commercial, technical).
5. Experience preparing high-quality Investment Committee (IC) memos, investment papers, and board materials.
6. Direct experience in post-acquisition asset management, including business plan monitoring and performance tracking.
7. Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, real estate, business, engineering, or a related field.
8. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
1. A CFA, MBA, or relevant postgraduate qualification.
2. Experience with deal origination and an established network in the GCC real estate market.
3. Experience working within a Shariah-compliant investment framework.
4. Exposure to value-add and development-linked real estate opportunities.
5. Experience across a broad range of asset classes including hospitality and mixed-use properties.
Role Highlights
📍 Location
Dubai
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
📈 Job Level
Senior
⌛ Experience
6-10 years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals
Getting StartedA few quick details so we know how to reach you
How did you hear about us? *
Which country's passport do you hold? *
Email *(Please ensure the email matches the one mentioned in your CV or resume)
LinkedIn Profile URL *
Please mention your notice period *
Let’s Get to Know You BetterA few short questions to understand your experience and what you enjoy doing
1. Do you have 6 or more years of professional experience in direct real estate investments? *
2. Does your experience include underwriting and/or executing direct real estate investments in the UAE, KSA, or wider GCC? *
3. Are you confident building, reviewing, or owning asset-level financial models for real estate acquisitions? *
4. Have you prepared or materially contributed to investment memorandums or IC materials for real estate acquisitions? *
5. Does your work history include post-acquisition asset management and monitoring of business plan performance? *
6. Have you led, coordinated, or materially supported due diligence workstreams for real estate transactions? *
Final Application DetailsPlease provide salary details and three focused examples to help us assess your fit for this investment role.
1. Where does your salary sit today?*
Enter your current gross monthly compensation in AED, including fixed allowances if applicable.
2. What monthly compensation would make this opportunity worth serious consideration?*
Enter your realistic target gross monthly compensation in AED.
3. Please describe one direct real estate investment or asset-backed investment where you had meaningful involvement.*
Include asset type, geography, size if shareable, your role, and outcome. You may anonymize confidential details.
4. Please walk through one example where you contributed to underwriting, due diligence, and investment recommendation materials for a live opportunity.*
Focus on what you personally did: model, assumptions, sensitivities, diligence, risks, IC memo, or recommendation support.
5. Please describe your experience after an investment was completed, especially around asset management, business plan monitoring, KPI tracking, or value creation.*
Use one example. Mention KPIs tracked, decisions influenced, corrective actions, refinancing, hold/sell analysis, or performance impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Have a question? Check here for quick answers

This recruitment process is being managed by byteSpark.ai, a recruitment agency supporting a client on this role. The client name is not disclosed at the application stage, but relevant details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

This is an Investment Manager role focused on GCC direct real estate investments. The role is expected to involve investment evaluation, financial modelling, underwriting, due diligence, investment recommendation materials, transaction execution, and post-acquisition asset monitoring.

The most relevant experience includes direct real estate investment exposure, asset-level underwriting, financial modelling, due diligence, transaction execution, IC memo preparation, and post-acquisition asset management. GCC real estate exposure, especially UAE or KSA, is helpful.

We do not send automatic email confirmations after every application. The review process usually takes two to three weeks, depending on the client’s priorities, role urgency, and the volume of relevant applications received.

Yes. byteSpark.ai is happy to provide feedback where possible if applicants request it after submitting. Feedback may depend on the stage reached, the information available, and the client’s review progress.