Analyst - Real Estate Consulting

Posted
‎28-Feb-‎2023
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Consulting
Location(s)
Jeddah - Makkah al Mukarramah - Saudi Arabia, Riyadh - Ar Riyad - Saudi Arabia
Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB SUMMARY

As an Analyst within CBRE 's Consulting team, your role will be to execute a
variety of consulting assignments across Saudi Arabia and other geographies in
the region. As part of these assignments, you will be responsible for
gathering and analysing data, perform market assessments, provide development
recommendations and perform financial analyses. You will be working in
multinational and multidisciplinary project teams and provide high quality
services to our clients on small to medium size projects.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Work
* Executes consulting assignments varying in size and complexity in different geographies across the Middle East
* Performs various tasks of consulting assignments and ensures that deliverables are presented on-time and in line with / above client expectations
* Research and sourcing of relevant market data for various real estate asset classes as required
* Conduct market assessments, including supply and demand analyses, benchmarking analyses, key performance indicators and market views and outlooks
* Provide development recommendations, including preparation of project visions, land use budgets, development briefs, project specifications, phasing recommendations, etc.
* Perform financial analyses, including cost assumptions, revenue assumptions, financial assumptions and running financial models and analyses
* Will receive guidance and training from senior team members on various aspects of assignment execution and report / presentation preparation through both on-the-job training and formal training sessions
* Works closely with Senior Analysts and Manager levels.
* Conduct other tasks as required

Client Relationships & Business Development Support
* Participates and supports in client pitches, presentations and workshops
* Keeps eyes open for new business opportunities through personal / company networks
* Starts building client relationships on respective levels
* Supports the development of the wider CBRE business through engagement and collaboration with colleagues from other departments while raising the clients awareness of the CBRE brand

Commitment to Values
Ability to adhere to a set of core values and act in line with our CBRE
R.I.S.E. values:
* RESPECT - Treat everyone with dignity, value their contributions, and help one another succeed.
* INTEGRITY - Uphold the highest ethical standards in our business practices.
* SERVICE - Dedicate ourselves to making a meaningful impact with our clients and in our communities.
* EXCELLENCE - Aspire to be the best in everything we do and drive for continuous improvement.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge
* Basic knowledge of real estate and financial terms / principles
* Ability to conduct project execution and respective report preparation
* Ability to conduct basic financial analysis

Communication Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and analytical skills.
* Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
* Ability to effectively present information and to write reports and other client documents
* Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex information
* Ability to respond effectively and professionally to sensitive issues and challenges

Critical Thinking Skills
* Ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of options in difficult situations
* Robust analytical and quantitative skills with a solution-oriented mindset
* Asks relevant questions and flags any potential problems at an early stage

Other Skills
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office
* Basic knowledge of financial modeling in Excel
* Highly collaborative within a team environment
* Strong understanding of principles of information design and display and ability to create compelling documentation and deliverables.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS). Master 's degree or MBA preferred.
‎1-‎3+ years real estate / consulting experience with emphasis on strategic
advisory, development advice and financial analysis.

Certificates and/or Licenses
RE related certificate or RICS certification is a plus

Languages
Fluency in English, verbal and written. Arabic and other languages are a plus.

Professional Certification/Licenses
KSA Driver 's license preferred

ABOUT THE COMPANY
CBRE is the world 's largest commercial real estate services and investment
firm and has been serving clients in the Middle East for nearly twenty years.
The company has more than ‎105,000 employees globally and over ‎1,300
professionals* in the Middle East operating out of ‎9 offices in ‎6 countries in
the region. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the
industry, we create solutions for clients of every size and in every sector.

Our specialists provide a fully-integrated suite of services across the
region, including facilities, transaction and project management; cost
management; property management; investment management; appraisal and
valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage
services and development service.
* Including Turner & Townsend employees