Transaction Real Estate Advisory Services (TREAS) Executive

Ernst & Young

Doha, Qatar

Ref: NP946-404

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Transaction Real Estate Advisory Services (TREAS) Executive - Doha

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. Our Transaction Real Estate professionals help clients make strategic real estate decisions with objective advice. As an Executive, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an aspirational Real Estate investment professional with corporate finance or strategy background and a focus on Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction (RHC).

Your key responsibilities:

As an Executive - Transaction Real Estate, you are likely to spend your day working on the key operational issues that our clients face, working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertake valuations and development advisory engagements to help our clients make better decisions.

Skills and attributes for success:

We support clients with their evolving business strategy throughout the real estate lifecycle with the following services:

• Valuation – including purchase price allocation of real property or portfolios for purposes of financial or tax reporting
• Transaction due diligence (buy-side and sell-side/carve-out) – including lender diligence, real estate M&A diligence, real estate asset diligence, transaction closing proration
• Operational diligence and performance reviews for hotels, malls and leisure/entertainment assets
• Development and Strategic Advisory – feasibility studies, highest-and-best use analysis, concept ideation/development, destination strategy, tourism product development (leisure and entertainment), growth/expansion/entry strategies
• Capital markets – including capital strategy for property and real estate entities, raising equity capital or debt

Requirements

To qualify for the role you must have:

• As a minimum, a bachelor's degree in in real estate (preferred), economics, finance, business or engineering and at least 3 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with RHC terminology and good research skills.
• Previous professional or academic experience in real estate, hospitality or tourism
• Willingness to travel in the region (approximately 25%)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise. Argus experience strongly desired

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Previous real estate experience in professional services/Big 4 or similar consulting firm
• Working towards CFA or CAIA qualification
• Working towards RICS qualification is a plus
• Middle East experience is beneficial
• High business acumen and strategic mind set
• Arabic fluency is a plus

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, we have a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most recognized and engaging leaders in the profession
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

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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