Senior Associate - Real Estate - Americas /Europe

About Us

Platform Overview

What You Will Do

• As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in both investment execution and asset management across a dedicated portfolio of U.S. or Europe real estate assets.
• You will work closely with the deal team to support transactions from origination through closing, while also taking responsibility for ongoing portfolio performance.
• Support the full transaction lifecycle, including underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and closing of new investments.
• Screen potential opportunities and prepare investment memorandum
• Take ownership of day-to-day asset management for select properties, and partner with senior team members on larger, more complex investments.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial models, investment memos, and reporting prepared by Analysts.
• Prepare Investment Committee materials
• Build and maintain relationships within the U.S. or Europe real estate community by attending industry conferences, networking events, and relevant trade associations.
• Recommend improvements to internal processes, tools, and policies to enhance investment decision-making and portfolio oversight.
• Drive operational efficiency by applying best practices from U.S. and global real estate investment management.
• Manage key workstreams during due diligence
• Conduct market search to identify sector and market trends
• What will you bring:
• To succeed within this role, you will be bringing a strong mix of practical experience, technical skills and business skills, including the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree from a top-tier international institution or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CAIA) is preferred
• Do you have 6 – 9 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity, specifically with expertise in real estate financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, or asset management?
• Proven experience in real estate investment focused on the Americas market or European market
• Proven ability to coach and manage junior team members (Analysts/Senior Analysts)
• Deep understanding of the assigned sector, including how companies create value and operate, with the ability to contribute to business planning and performance improvement initiatives
• Strong foundation in financial and accounting principles, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
• Skilled in analysing financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheets) to assess performance, build valuation models, and conduct ratio analysis
• Confident in representing the team in external meetings and negotiations with stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Able to synthesize data and analysis into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Experienced in preparing concise summaries for board or committee discussions and presenting effectively to senior leadership and external parties
• Proficient in building complex, error-free financial models independently
• Working knowledge of deal execution processes including tax, legal, financing, and M&A
• Able to anticipate and escalate issues appropriately and lead financial discussions within deal teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage deal-related workstreams and perform under pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial acumen and track record in evaluating businesses and investment opportunities
• Skilled in developing clear, structured narratives for complex documents such as investment business cases
• Experience leading initiatives with measurable financial or operational impact in collaboration with business functions
• Experience working in fast paced environments
• Most importantly you will have passion for contributing to Mubadala’s mission and growing a leading global investment company.
• What we offer:
• A superior platform to grow your career including.
• A role that has social and financial impact
• Great working environment with talented colleagues
• Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay
• Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
• Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
• Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership
• By joining Mubadala you will have the opportunity to work with a leading global and responsible investor, which partners with the largest businesses and financial institutions in the UAE and world’s main markets.
• You get a truly global experience and work with some of the best practitioners in their fields.

• Location: Abu Dhabi

• Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month