Vice President of Investment; Real Estate

The VP of Investment will lead the dual-core investment engines of the organization. You will be responsible for a multi-billion SAR AUM (Assets Under Management), overseeing the strategic deployment of capital into Prime Commercial/Mixed-Use Real Estate
.

• Joint Venture (JV) Leadership: Design and negotiate JV structures with local and international developers to accelerate the national housing supply.
• PPP Models: Architect Public-Private Partnership models that leverage government land banks with private sector capital and efficiency.
• Housing Funds: Lead the establishment and management of residential-focused investment funds in coordination with CMA-regulated entities.
• Asset Monetization: Identify opportunities to monetize land banks through retail hubs, office complexes, and hospitality assets.
• Yield Optimization: Manage the "Core+" and "Value-Add" strategies for a diverse commercial portfolio to ensure sustainable long-term dividends.
• REIT Strategy: Evaluate and lead the potential listing of commercial assets into REITs to recycle capital for future developments.

• Investment Committee (IC): Prepare and defend comprehensive investment memoranda, feasibility studies ($IRR$, $NPV$, $Sensitivity Analysis$), and exit strategies before the Board.
• Capital Markets: Liaise with banks and debt providers to structure project financing, Sukuk issuances, and bridge loans.
• Deal Sourcing: Proactively identify strategic land acquisitions or partnership opportunities that align with the 10-year master plan.

Your success will be measured by:

• Portfolio Returns: Achieving targeted Internal Rate of Return ($IRR$) and Net Operating Income ($NOI$) across asset classes.
• Deployment Velocity: Efficiency in committing capital to approved projects according to the annual investment plan.
• Market Share: Increasing the private sector's participation rate in residential development.
• Cost of Capital: Success in securing competitive financing and diversifying funding sources.

• Experience:
  in a senior investment leadership role within a Tier-1 Developer, PE firm, or Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of CMA (Capital Market Authority) regulations, REIF (Real Estate Investment Fund) laws, and Saudi mortgage market dynamics.
• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or an MBA from a globally recognized institution.
• Certifications:
  CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is highly preferred.
• Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is essential for negotiating with local stakeholders and international partners.