Managing Director, Global Real Estate Co-Investments & Minority Direct Investments, State Inves[...]

Overview

Our client, a leading Gulf-based sovereign investment vehicle, is seeking a senior investment professional to lead its Global Real Estate Co-Investments and Minority Direct Investments team. This senior-level opportunity is based in Dubai and targets candidates with 20+ years of experience in real estate investments, ideally gained within a Sovereign Wealth Fund or pension fund with a global investment mandate. The role focuses on originating and executing global direct and co-investment transactions, with a strong emphasis on institutional partnerships and strategic capital deployment across major markets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the fund’s expanding international investment mandate, managing a high-performing deal team, and leveraging a deep network of large-cap real estate GPs to drive long-term value creation aligned with the Emirate’s economic vision.

Minimum qualifications include:

minimum 20 years of experience in global real estate investments, including direct and co-investments; proven leadership within a pension fund, sovereign wealth fund, or similar institutional platform; a strong network among large-cap real estate GPs and global investment partners; demonstrated success in sourcing, structuring, and executing complex transactions; experience managing real estate investment teams and overseeing portfolio performance; exposure to developed market financial hubs and cross-border deal environments.

Responsibilities

Originate and execute global direct and co-investment transactions for real estate assets.

Partner with institutional and strategic investors to deploy capital across major markets.

Lead and develop a high-performing deal team and manage portfolio performance.

Leverage a deep network of large-cap real estate GPs to drive value creation.

Shape and execute the fund’s international investment mandate in line with strategic objectives.

Details

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Finance

Industries : Financial Services and Investment Management

Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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