Assistant Manager/Strategic Consultancy
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About the Role
Savills seeks an Assistant Manager for its Strategic Consultancy team in Riyadh to lead real estate advisory assignments including market studies, feasibility assessments, and investment appraisals.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and delivery of real estate consultancy assignments, including market studies, feasibility studies, highest and best use assessments, masterplan advisory reports, development recommendations, financial planning, and investment appraisal studies
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and liaising with clients and stakeholders
- Manage project studies by defining research requirements, coordinating tasks, conducting detailed primary and secondary research, and delivering high quality reports and recommendations
- Prepare, maintain, and review Excel based financial models, including project programmes, development assumptions, project inputs, cash flow analysis, and financial assessments
- Conduct comprehensive real estate market analysis by evaluating supply, demand, performance, market trends, and future outlook across various asset classes
- Analyse real estate developments and performance metrics, including residential units, hotel rooms, GLA, rental rates, sales prices per sq. ft., land requirements, and FAR
- Undertake demand analysis using demographic, economic, and market indicators
- Maintain and enhance supply and demand databases across multiple geographies
- Conduct market segmentation and benchmarking analysis across various asset classes
- Develop and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Master's degree preferred in Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Architecture, or a related field; Bachelor's degree with relevant experience also considered
- Minimum 5 6 years of relevant experience within real estate development, real estate consultancy, investment advisory, financial advisory, or related sectors
- Experience with leading real estate consultancy firms, Big Four advisory firms, financial institutions, real estate developers, or REITs is preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience in data analysis, reporting, presentation development, and data management tools such as Power BI
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and deliver high quality consultancy reports within agreed timelines
- Strong understanding of real estate financial concepts, including development costs, revenues, profitability, cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, and investment appraisals
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret market data and provide commercially driven recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English
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Overview
- We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical real estate professional to join Savills’ Strategic Consultancy team and contribute to the continued growth of our advisory offering across the region.
- The successful candidate will support the delivery of a wide range of real estate consultancy assignments, including market studies, feasibility assessments, highest and best use studies, masterplan advisory, development strategies, and investment appraisal reports.
- The role will involve conducting detailed market research, analysing real estate trends, developing financial models, and preparing strategic recommendations to support clients in making informed investment and development decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and delivery of real estate consultancy assignments, including market studies, feasibility studies, highest and best use assessments, masterplan advisory reports, development recommendations, financial planning, and investment appraisal studies.
- Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and liaising with clients and stakeholders to generate new opportunities for the Strategic Consultancy team and wider Savills business.
- Manage project studies by defining research requirements, coordinating tasks, conducting detailed primary and secondary research, and delivering high quality reports and recommendations to clients.
- Apply international best practices and industry standards to deliver high quality consultancy services and strategic insights.
- Develop a strong understanding of client requirements, real estate market trends, and regional dynamics to provide informed recommendations and identify relevant benchmarks for comparable projects.
- Prepare, maintain, and review Excel based financial models, including project programmes, development assumptions, project inputs, cash flow analysis, and financial assessments.
- Conduct comprehensive real estate market analysis by evaluating supply, demand, performance, market trends, and future outlook across various asset classes.
- Analyse real estate developments and performance metrics, including residential units, hotel rooms, Gross Leasable Area (GLA), rental rates, sales prices per sq. ft., land requirements, and applicable Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
- Undertake demand analysis using demographic, economic, and market indicators, including population growth, household formation, employment trends, and sector specific requirements.
- Maintain and enhance supply and demand databases across multiple geographies, including historical development data, existing market supply, and future project pipelines.
- Conduct market segmentation and benchmarking analysis across various asset classes, including residential, retail, hospitality, office, industrial, and entertainment.
- Support the development and enhancement of Savills’ market intelligence and data analysis platforms, including databases, performance trackers, and reporting tools.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Master’s degree preferred in Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Architecture, or a related field. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience within real estate development, real estate consultancy, investment advisory, financial advisory, or related sectors.
- Experience with leading real estate consultancy firms, Big Four advisory firms, financial institutions, real estate developers, or Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience in data analysis, reporting, presentation development, and data management tools such as Power BI.
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and deliver high quality consultancy reports within agreed timelines.
- Strong understanding of real estate financial concepts, including development costs, revenues, profitability, cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, and investment appraisals.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret market data and provide commercially driven recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality outputs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to wider business objectives.
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