Real Estate Strategy, Senior Associate (UAE National)

About Us With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future. Line Of Service Overview Our Deals practice helps clients navigate complex transactions and unlock value through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. We bring deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to support clients across the deal lifecycle—from strategy through execution. Business Unit Overview The Real Estate, Hospitality and Leisure team within Deals provides strategic advisory services to developers, private equity funds, REITs, government institutions, and other industry stakeholders across the MENA region. Our services include market assessments, feasibility studies, business planning, portfolio restructuring, financial modeling, and commercial due diligence. How You’ll Contribute As a Senior Associate – Real Estate Strategy, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Developing financial models for mixed-use real estate developments across asset classes and financing structures • Conducting development appraisals and financial analysis to support client strategies • Designing and implementing corporate strategies, business plans, and investment roadmaps • Engaging with external investors and conducting market studies and area program assessments • Leveraging data insights to develop client solutions and recommendations • Supporting the development of written reports with analysis, findings, and recommendations • Delivering complex projects while building trusted advisor capabilities • Contributing to knowledge sharing, training, and team development initiatives • Building collaborative relationships and fostering a productive team environment • Managing multiple project deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes What You’ll Bring • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in strategy or consulting, ideally within real estate, hospitality, leisure, private equity, or investment environments • Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; Master’s degree or RICS-accredited qualification is a plus • RICS designation preferred but not essential • Strong technical skills in financial modeling, report writing, and presentation • Experience in feasibility studies and mixed-use development projects • Exceptional analytical and commercial problem-solving abilities • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize high-quality deliverables • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills • Fluent in Arabic and English • Your flexibility to travel 75% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients How You’ll Make a Difference At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviors of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level. Why You’ll Love Working at PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about Life at PwC Middle East . Show more Show less

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in strategy or consulting, ideally within real estate, hospitality, leisure, private equity, or investment environments; Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; Master’s degree or RICS-accredited qualification is a plus; RICS designation preferred but not essential; Fluent in Arabic and English; Willing to travel 75% of the time.

Developing financial models for mixed-use real estate developments across asset classes and financing structures; Conducting development appraisals and financial analysis to support client strategies; Designing and implementing corporate strategies, business plans, and investment roadmaps; Engaging with external investors and conducting market studies and area program assessments; Leveraging data insights to develop client solutions and recommendations; Supporting the development of written reports with analysis, findings, and recommendations; Delivering complex projects while building trusted advisor capabilities; Contributing to knowledge sharing, training, and team development initiatives; Building collaborative relationships and fostering a productive team environment; Managing multiple project deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes.