MAWREF Logistics Solutions

Senior Manager – Business Development & Investment Management

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Real Estate & Property
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional Senior BD Manager – Investments, Feasibility, Proposals & Bids to join our Business Development team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for leading financial underwriting, feasibility analysis, investment proposal development, and bid management for industrial and logistics real estate developments and acquisitions. You will serve as a key gatekeeper in evaluating new opportunities, shaping compelling value propositions, and driving disciplined, value-accretive growth. Responsibilities Feasibility & Financial Underwriting • Lead comprehensive feasibility studies for development and acquisition opportunities • Develop and maintain advanced financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivities) • Define information requirements and integrate inputs from Development, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management • Validate key assumptions including land pricing, construction costs, lease-up, and exit strategy • Identify key commercial and delivery risks early and recommend mitigation strategies • Maintain and enhance standardized underwriting tools and market benchmarks Investment Proposals & Business Cases • Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and development business cases • Develop clear project positioning and differentiated value propositions (USP) • Prepare and deliver Investment Committee and Board presentations to secure approvals • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and auditability of all submissions Bid & Tender Management • Lead end-to-end preparation and submission of bids, RFPs, and tender responses • Develop competitive commercial and financial strategies to maximize win probability • Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure compliant and compelling submissions • Manage bid timelines, governance, and post-submission clarifications and negotiations • Maintain and improve bid templates and content library Pipeline Collaboration & Opportunity Advancement • Partner with the Senior BD Manager – Market Intelligence & Origination to screen and advance opportunities • Provide preliminary underwriting and commercial input for early-stage opportunities • Engage with tenants, investors, development partners, advisors, and government entities • Coordinate with Project Development, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management teams • Contribute to portfolio planning and capital allocation discussions Qualifications • Bachelor's in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering ,MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred • 8–12+ years in real estate investment, development, or BD • Strong feasibility studies and financial modeling expertise • Industrial & logistics real estate exposure strongly preferred • Saudi Arabia / GCC experience preferred • Track record in successful bid submissions is a plus

Requirements

Bachelor's in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred. 8–12+ years in real estate investment, development, or BD. Strong feasibility studies and financial modeling expertise. Industrial & logistics real estate exposure strongly preferred. Saudi Arabia / GCC experience preferred. Track record in successful bid submissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Feasibility & Financial Underwriting: Lead comprehensive feasibility studies for development and acquisition opportunities; Develop and maintain advanced financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivities); Define information requirements and integrate inputs from Development, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management; Validate key assumptions including land pricing, construction costs, lease-up, and exit strategy; Identify key commercial and delivery risks early and recommend mitigation strategies; Maintain and enhance standardized underwriting tools and market benchmarks. Investment Proposals & Business Cases: Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and development business cases; Develop clear project positioning and differentiated value propositions (USP); Prepare and deliver Investment Committee and Board presentations to secure approvals; Ensure consistency, accuracy, and auditability of all submissions. Bid & Tender Management: Lead end-to-end preparation and submission of bids, RFPs, and tender responses; Develop competitive commercial and financial strategies to maximize win probability; Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure compliant and compelling submissions; Manage bid timelines, governance, and post-submission clarifications and negotiations; Maintain and improve bid templates and content library. Pipeline Collaboration & Opportunity Advancement: Partner with the Senior BD Manager – Market Intelligence & Origination to screen and advance opportunities; Provide preliminary underwriting and commercial input for early-stage opportunities; Engage with tenants, investors, development partners, advisors, and government entities; Coordinate with Project Development, Finance, Legal, and Asset Management teams; Contribute to portfolio planning and capital allocation discussions.

Skills

  • Financial modeling
  • Feasibility studies
  • DCF
  • IRR
  • NPV
  • Underwriting
  • Development economics
  • Bid management
  • RFP responses
  • Investment memoranda
  • Market benchmarking
  • Capital allocation
  • Project finance
  • Due diligence
  • Stakeholder coordination

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