Senior Vice President

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Description

Job Purpose:
  • Hands-on role leading strategy, origination, execution and ongoing management of project and platform transactions for data centers regionally – including managing M&A, JVs, Build to Suits and land acquisition transactions
  • Involvement in other transactions being pursued by P&I Team – including industrial & logistics and sustainability
Roles and Responsibilities: Context:
  • Partnerships & Investments (P&I) has a lead role to drive growth and diversification of Aldar Development through transactions and ongoing portfolio management including:
  • Regional Expansion: focused on UAE, Egypt, KSA and other markets including corporate M&A, land acquisition and development JVs
  • Asset Class diversification: focused on establishing market-leading regional development platforms for Industrial & Logistics, Data Centers, alternative energy, sustainability, construction technology, agri-tech etc
  • Income stream diversification: focused on PPP (social infrastructure / accommodation / roads) and developing recurring income assets for Aldar Investment
  • Aldar Land Bank monetization: through land sales and JVs
Role: Lead role focused on Data Centers and other relevant target sectors to establish market-leading regional portfolios:
  • Business planning & strategy: Lead strategy and business planning including identifying compatible partners and deal structures
  • Origination: Lead sourcing of opportunities in line with strategy - develop proposals, undertake investment analysis and obtain Investment Committee approval
  • Deal Execution: Work with wider P&I team, internal stakeholders and external advisors on transaction management through to successful closure including due diligence, deal structuring, financial analysis and documentation
  • Ongoing Management of Partnerships: lead role in managing investments and partner relationships post-transaction including involvement in Project Boards
  • Other: based on capacity – involvement in other transactions and initiatives being pursued by P&I
The role will evolve over time as growth opportunities emerge requiring flexibility to change in line with overall business priorities. Key requirements include:
  • Blend with the highly collaborative P&I team culture – putting team goals first
  • Support talent attraction, development and retention
  • Build trusted relationships with Aldar senior management, key internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Establish and maintain long-term mutually beneficial partnerships balancing each party’s objectives
RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 15 years experience in real estate advisory / development / investment including originating and executing relevant transactions
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
  • Strong regional experience and networks in real estate generally and Data centers specifically
  • Real estate development and investment experience
  • Due diligence and transaction structuring
  • Portfolio management experience post-transaction
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
  • Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities with acute attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to build long-term trusted relationships
  • Proactive, motivated and adaptable to change
  • Ability to manage subordinates and roll up sleeves according to needs
  • Highly ethical and collaborative team player - strong work ethic blended with sense of fun and enthusiasm to actively participate in a lively team dynamic
  • Ability to coach, nurture, develop and retain key talent
  • Bilingual (English / Arabic) preferred
  • Passion for real estate and Aldar’s commitment to sustainability / ESG and innovation
Qualifications

QUALIFICATION
  • Relevant Bachelor / Masters Degree; CFA / MBA preferred
Primary Location: AE-AZ-Abu Dhabi
Job: Strategy
Organization: Partnerships & Investments
Employee Status: Direct Hire
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Aug 9, 2022, 11:51:56 PM

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1422186
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned