Transaction Real Estate Advisory - Director

Ernst & Young

Doha, Qatar

Ref: NP946-162

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within TAS include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Corporate Finance Strategy, Transaction Tax, and Valuation, Business Modelling and Economic Advisory.

EY has one of the largest integrated real estate practice of any accounting organization with more than 12,000 professionals serving more than 4,000 real estate clients throughout the world. Our MENA team has in-depth real estate and hospitality industry knowledge and a wealth of experience with strategic direction and growth programs. Part of an integrated global real estate team, EY’s MENA real estate group of over 40 people has built close working relationships with our colleagues in EMEIA, the US and across the world; allowing us to respond quickly to client needs ensuring an efficient and well-coordinated international approach.

The role:
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Qatar/MENA real estate market and individual real estate asset classes (commercial, residential, hospitality, etc.)
• Identify and actively pursue opportunities for the development of new products and clients
• Create lasting relationships as a trusted advisor with relevant market players in the real estate industry
• Be a market maker and maximise opportunities to drive firm wide solutions
• Establish a clear personal brand in the market and within EY
• Lead and empower high-performing teams, delivering exceptional client service
• Ensure that engagement work is delivered to the highest technical standard and to budget
• Build EY’s real estate practice in Qatar and generate revenue growth through new products and clients

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in real estate advisory, corporate real estate or RE private equity
• A sound understanding of the technical requirements imbedded in TREAS’ deliverables
• Qualifications (CFA/ MBA/ Masters etc)
• Existing network of clients and sales book that can translate promptly to revenue
• MENA experience is essential, preferably within Qatar
• Arabic language preferable
• Client facing/ relationship building experience track record required, with minimum 6 years of experience managing teams
• Willingness to travel where the engagements require you to

About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region

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Director salaries in Qatar

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QAR 46,500

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