JOB PURPOSE Partnerships & Investments (P&I) is responsible for driving growth & diversification of Aldar Development (AD) –expanding to new markets including platform acquisitions in Egypt (SODIC) / UK (London Square) and programmatic JVs in UAE (including Dubai Holding, Mubadala and other prominent private and governmental entities)   Role covers transaction origination and execution through to ongoing management of investments post transaction   Key focus on financial structuring, due diligence, capital raising, relationship management and driving investment returns   Preference for experience in real estate sector generally, Middle East markets     ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Business Planning, Strategy & Origination Work with wider P&I team on strategy & business planning incl. evaluating new investment opportunities, obtaining internal buy-in and progressing IC approvals   Identify optimal investment structures for P&I investments including acquisitions, JVs and fund structures Transaction Execution Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors on transaction management including leading financial due diligence & investment analysis and deal structuring   Lead execution of M&A acquisitions from termsheet to full documentation, liaising closely with wider P&I and AD to ensure that acquisitions align with objectives and risk adjusted return expectations   Lead new initiatives for project level capital raising and lead investments into new sectors Ongoing Management of Partnerships & Investments post-transaction Lead role in managing investments post-transaction including monitoring and optimizing investment performance and Aldar returns and supporting relationship management with partners (including SODIC, LSQ)   Maintain financial models and interface with wider AD team on project financials incl. overlays on Aldar returns   Value Accretion / capital raising – eg corporate capital increase, attracting new co-investors, future partial exit / dilution of Aldar stake, new expansion initiatives, bolt-on M&A, fund structures   Interface / coordinate with Group functions on portfolio level debt & equity funding and tax considerations for LSQ, SODIC etc   Work with wider team to review business plans, peer review of new opportunities and financial models   Serve as a member of JVCo boards and steering committees   Drive new initiatives for project level capital raising – via JVs / fund structures in conjunction with internal stakeholders     RELATED EXPERIENCE Minimum 14 years experience executing and managing relevant M&A transactions   Minimum 6 years of managerial experience   Strong preference for experience in real estate sector / relevant markets   Extensive technical experience in accounting, financial modelling and structuring, financial due diligence and investment analysis for related transactions   Blend of professional advisory (Investment Bank / Big 4) and investment experience   Network of relevant investor relationships (SWFs / institutional / private investors in region and internationally)   TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities with acute attention to detail   Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills   Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to build long-term trusted relationships   Proactive, motivated  and adaptable to take responsibility for seeing tasks through to completion   Ability to coach, nurture, develop and retain key talent and get stuck in / roll up sleeves   Strategic thinking and ability to drive results in a complex, fast-paced environment   Highly ethical and collaborative team player - strong work ethic blended with sense of fun and enthusiasm to actively participate in a lively team dynamic   QUALIFICATION Relevant Degree in Finance; preference for CFA