Real Estate Advisory - FA - Associate

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP054-754

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

In an international firm like Deloitte, our strong global presence is complemented by our local reach and market knowledge. A career in Financial Advisory with Deloitte Corporate Finance Limited will equip you with a deep understanding of the local and regional business landscape, enabling you to identify opportunities and risks to our clients' businesses. In addition, your breadth of vision will be engaged, as you match our global resources to our clients' advantage. Our FA practice encompasses a broad range of specializations and services but whose common goal is to offer strategic services to clients throughout every phase of the economic cycle. With such a wealth of specializations, you will have the opportunity to pick the one most suited to you.

Deloitte's Financial Advisory FA team in the Middle East provides expert advice to a diverse range of clients in the areas of Real Estate, Capital Projects, Corporate Finance, Transactional and Re-organisational Services, Forensics and Valuations. The multi-disciplinary Real Estate team in the Middle East supports a wide range of clients in the Real Estate sector, including developers, investors, land owners and government entities. Integrating with other teams within the FA practice, other work we undertake includes project finance, capital raising, financial modelling, transaction due diligence and forensic support.

The Real Estate team provides the following services for clients:

- Market insights and eminence.
- Market, financial and strategic development advice for planned Real Estate projects (from single sites to large scale mixed use master planned schemes) and investment strategies.
- Valuation of office, retail, residential, industrial and hospitality assets in accordance with RICS Valuation-Professional Standards (the ‘Red Book’) and audit assist work.
- Market and financial feasibility assessments, valuations, strategy and operator selection in the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure (“THL”) industry.
- Market and financial feasibility assessments, valuations and strategy in the airports and ports sector.
- Capital markets.

As a Real Estate Advisory Associate you will:
- Be part of the Consulting team advising government bodies, developers, investors and corporate owners on real estate development, market/financial due diligence and strategy.
- The role is responsible for supporting the Advisory team, undertaking the preparation of client reports, undertaking development appraisals and working with clients and their design teams to deliver strategies to support real estate development projects. The work will cover residential, office, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors.
- Experience is typically a minimum MRICS/CFA III qualification.
- Based in Dubai, with travel across the Middle East to deliver client engagements.
- Role includes the mentoring and development of graduate level colleagues undertaking their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.

Requirements

- Educated to graduate level, with a Real Estate or related (Economics, Geography) degree.
- RICS accredited course an advantage, though high-performing graduates with non-Real Estate qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
- Primary English speaking and writing is essential with Arabic fluency an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent report writing and oral skills.
- A high level of numerical competence, with experience of using MS Excel, Estate Master DF and/or Argus Developer.

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

  • Integrity
  • Outstanding value to markets and clients
  • Commitment to each other
  • Strength from cultural diversity

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