Responsibilities
Strategic:

Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
 Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals..
Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present to the Management.
Participate in the annual review of the Company’s business/strategic plan. Provide input and feedback as appropriate.
Assist in the development of the annual operational plan, budget, targets and performance outcomes for UREL and her initiatives.
Be conversant with changes/trends/new pronouncements in accounting and reporting standards and advice management as appropriate

Financials:

Originate, analyze, and manage Real Estate investment related transactions including the development financial appraisals, investment memorandums and all other relevant documentation.
Create financial models and analysis for the evaluation of potential new developments or investments opportunities and the evaluation of investment exit strategies.
Perform market research to determine/verify a project’s viability and to inform the assumptions used in models.
Assist with acquisition due diligence alongside documentation due diligence (including review of contracts, preparation of budgets, gathering of consultants) for potential acquisitions.
Identify sources of finance (debt, equity, and other alternatives), close on appropriate options and drive the management of investor relations.
Review and recommend financing structures for the existing project portfolio and monitor the performance of the company’s projects from an investment perspective.
Identify acquisition opportunities and manage the people, programs, processes for the realization of same.
Read, analyze, and understand leases, term sheets, loan agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, and other agreements.
Keep abreast of strategic real estate investment trends and opportunities.

Qualifications

A first degree in any relevant discipline preferably Business Administration, Economics, finance or any real Estate field.
Minimum of 2 years experience in finance, investment or accounting.
CFA Level I assessment completion is an advantage.

Person Specification:

Good grooming and professional outlook.
Strong work ethic.
High degree of honesty and integrity.
Good crisis/conflict management skills.
Very good attention to detail skills.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
Good networking and teaming skills.
Outgoing, business-like personality.
Must be trustworthy and reliable.
Must be professional with a proactive approach to work.

Requirements:

Superior understanding of how to find, structure and close profitable investments especially real estate investment.
Proven debt-sourcing relationships.
Superior understanding and proficiency of fixed income and equity investments.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
A proven track record of successful investment.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
A strong flair for business management.