Vice President – Real Estate Investments
Full time posted 4 hours ago in Real Estate / Property Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 128165
Job Description
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Department: Real Estate MENA
Location: Kuwait
Job Summary:
Leading the identification, assessment, structuring, and execution of real estate investment opportunities with a focus on BOT and freehold development projects within the MENA region, with a primary focus on Kuwait and KSA and potential expansion into UAE.
Key Responsibilities:
Opportunity Identification
Lead the high-level assessment of different opportunities directly initiated or received in order to select possible investment opportunities to study in depth.
- Investment Assessment
Directly or Through service providers: Conduct in-depth due diligence and develop comprehensive financial models, feasibility studies, and investment memorandums.
- Planning and Execution
Create plans, implement and report on execution at the assessment and investment phases
- Stakeholder & Partner Management
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including institutional clients, service providers, developers, and government authorities.
- Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor a direct and shared team, manage outsourced service providers, and collaborate cross-functionally within the organization to achieve investment goals.
- Reporting & Performance Tracking
Prepare periodic investment and project performance reports for internal management, investors, and financing partners.
- Market Knowledge
Analyze real estate trends, economic conditions, regulatory changes, and market fundamentals in target markets to support investment decision-making.
- Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Ensure all activities are performed in line with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, contributing to audit readiness and risk mitigation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- ROI performance vs. proforma
- Number of investment deals assessed/closed
- Timeliness and quality of executing vs. plan
Candidate Profile:
- Requirement open for Kuwaiti Nationals
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field (required)
- Preferred: CAIA, CFA, MBA, or PMP certification
- 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in investment management, real estate advisory, or asset management
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership or similar role within an investment bank, asset management firm, or real estate development company
- Regional experience within the GCC is highly preferred
Apply at rakhi@career-hunters.com
