| Job Description | |||
| OVERVIEW | |||
| Job Title | Assistant Manager – Strategic Real Estate Advisory (Research & Feasibility) | ||
| Job Code | (To be completed by HR) | Job Grade | (To be completed by HR) |
| Direct Reporting Relationships | Senior Manager – Strategic Advisory | Supervises (Job Title): | |
| Department | Strategic Advisory / Insights | Section | n/a |
| Number of vacancies | 1 | Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Role Purpose | The Assistant Manager – Strategic Real Estate Advisory plays a core analytical role within the strategic consultancy function, supporting the delivery of market research, highest and best use studies, and development feasibility assessments. The role is research-driven and focused on producing robust, defensible analysis that informs strategic and investment decision-making. The position requires strong quantitative skills, structured thinking, and the ability to convert complex market data into clear strategic insights under the guidance of the Senior Manager. | ||
| KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES | |||
| Key Activities | |||
| • Undertake detailed market research covering demand–supply dynamics, sector performance, pricing, occupancy, and competitive benchmarking across real estate asset classes.
• Support the preparation of feasibility studies including development assumptions, phasing, risk assessment, and sensitivity analysis. • Contribute to highest and best use (HBU) analysis by evaluating planning, market, financial, and development constraints and opportunities. • Maintain structured research databases and ensure consistency and accuracy of market inputs. • Assist in drafting advisory reports, ensuring outputs are logical, data-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives. Financial & Analytical Responsibilities • Build and maintain financial models including development cash flows, IRR, NPV, and scenario testing. • Test multiple development and investment scenarios and clearly articulate financial outcomes. • Support sensitivity analysis on key variables such as rents, pricing, costs, absorption, and yields. • Ensure assumptions are market-supported and internally consistent across reports and models. Project & Stakeholder Support • Support the Senior Manager in managing project timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination. • Liaise with internal teams to source data and ensure integrated advisory outputs. • Participate in client discussions where required, supporting the presentation of research findings and feasibility conclusions. Research & Knowledge Development • Conduct primary and secondary research including site visits, interviews, and data validation. • Track market trends, policy changes, and macroeconomic indicators relevant to real estate strategy. • Contribute to internal research papers, sector updates, and thought leadership materials. |
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| JOB SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Education, Skills & Experience Requirement | · Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
· 4–6 years of experience in real estate advisory, research, feasibility analysis, or strategic consulting. · Strong market research and analytical capability with attention to detail. · Advanced Excel-based financial modelling skills and strong PowerPoint/report-writing ability. · Ability to work across multiple assignments, manage data rigorously, and deliver under deadlines. |
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| Package | · Depending upon Experience. | ||