Job Overview
JOB PURPOSE
Partnerships & Investments (P&I) is responsible for driving growth & diversification of Aldar Development (AD) –expanding to new markets including platform acquisitions in Egypt (SODIC) / UK (London Square) and programmatic JVs in UAE (including Dubai Holding, Mubadala and other prominent private and governmental entities)
Role covers transaction origination and execution through to ongoing management of investments post transaction
Key focus on financial structuring, due diligence, capital raising, relationship management and driving investment returns
Preference for experience in real estate sector generally, Middle East markets
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Planning, Strategy & Origination
Work with wider P&I team on strategy & business planning incl. evaluating new investment opportunities, obtaining internal buy-in and progressing IC approvals
Identify optimal investment structures for P&I investments including acquisitions, JVs and fund structures
Transaction Execution
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on transaction management including leading financial due diligence & investment analysis and deal structuring
Lead execution of M&A acquisitions from termsheet to full documentation, liaising closely with wider P&I and AD to ensure that acquisitions align with objectives and risk adjusted return expectations
Lead new initiatives for project level capital raising and lead investments into new sectors
Ongoing Management of Partnerships & Investments post-transaction
Lead role in managing investments post-transaction including monitoring and optimizing investment performance and Aldar returns and supporting relationship management with partners (including SODIC, LSQ)
Maintain financial models and interface with wider AD team on project financials incl. overlays on Aldar returns
Value Accretion / capital raising – eg corporate capital increase, attracting new co-investors, future partial exit / dilution of Aldar stake, new expansion initiatives, bolt-on M&A, fund structures
Interface / coordinate with Group functions on portfolio level debt & equity funding and tax considerations for LSQ, SODIC etc
Work with wider team to review business plans, peer review of new opportunities and financial models
Serve as a member of JVCo boards and steering committees
Drive new initiatives for project level capital raising – via JVs / fund structures in conjunction with internal stakeholders
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Minimum 14 years experience executing and managing relevant M&A transactions
Minimum 6 years of managerial experience
Strong preference for experience in real estate sector / relevant markets
Extensive technical experience in accounting, financial modelling and structuring, financial due diligence and investment analysis for related transactions
Blend of professional advisory (Investment Bank / Big 4) and investment experience
Network of relevant investor relationships (SWFs / institutional / private investors in region and internationally)
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities with acute attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to build long-term trusted relationships
Proactive, motivated and adaptable to take responsibility for seeing tasks through to completion
Ability to coach, nurture, develop and retain key talent and get stuck in / roll up sleeves
Strategic thinking and ability to drive results in a complex, fast-paced environment
Highly ethical and collaborative team player - strong work ethic blended with sense of fun and enthusiasm to actively participate in a lively team dynamic
QUALIFICATION
Relevant Degree in Finance; preference for CFA