Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage the activities of the pan‐European real estate team based from Abu Dhabi.
• To work as part of the global real estate team to manage the real estate portfolio effecting acquisitions, disposals, re‐financings, asset management and governance activities as necessary.
• To source, evaluate and assess suitable real estate investment opportunities, identifying those to bring forward for IC approval.
• Includes receiving and discussing opportunities with the fund manager/ advisor, reviewing related questionnaire responses, preparing evaluation reports and presenting to Real Estate Department Committee.
• Present clear recommendations with all supporting material and full due diligence with strong ability to assess opportunities for proceeding with an investment
• To lead the due diligence activity, structuring and negotiations of real estate investment opportunities, in consultation with internal and external supporting functions and advisers
• Preparation and presentation of IC recommendations
• For all real estate investments to undertake asset management oversight and monitoring to ensure the mandates are being undertaken in line with agreed strategy, risk parameters and governance framework.
• To understand and monitor the real estate portfolios performance and to make recommendations where necessary.
• To take up appointments on Investment Advisory Committees & Boards of Directors
• For non‐discretionary investments, to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the specific assets, marketplace and strategy  to enable the efficient application of the discretionary control so as to generate optimal performance. 
• To build and maintain relationships with key managers  and operators in the pan‐European region to ensure the group has access to the best investment opportunities.
• To have an extensive knowledge of the pan‐European real estate markets and market participants including those in the UK, Germany, France etc

Education and Experience

• University Degree, preferably in Business or related field
• CFA, CAIA and/or MA/MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10-15 years' principal investing & asset monitoring experience focused on the pan European real estate markets
• Main focus in the UK and mainland/Continental Europe – Germany, France etc
• Previous experience in analysing and investing via joint venture opportunities strongly preferred. 
• Good knowledge of European real estate markets (UK and continental Europe), market opportunities and key players.
• Portfolio construction and analysis comprising investment strategy, risk measurement and management.
• Sound legal knowledge (contracting with external fund managers) and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory and tax regimes in the principal investment centres on a pan‐European basis.
• Understanding of different fund management approaches 
• Sound understanding of all aspects of benchmarking performance.
• Outstanding analytical skills and intellectual capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with senior and junior staff from different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills: presents own recommendations in a concise, logical and convincing
• Fluent English with additional European language a benefit - French, German