Analyst - Acquisitions and Investments

As an Investments & Acquisitions professional, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading market research, financial analysis, and due diligence to identify and capitalize on high-impact investment opportunities. Your valuable insights will directly contribute to Damac's financial and stakeholder objectives, guiding the decision-making process and maximizing returns. You will be responsible for leading comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to evaluate potential investment opportunities in alignment with Damac's strategic vision. By conducting rigorous market research and innovative analysis, you will uncover new acquisition opportunities and assess market viability for long-term value. Crafting detailed financial models, including forecasts, valuations, and impact assessments, will be a key part of your role. Monitoring market trends, interpreting financial statements, and proactively identifying new investment avenues will be essential tasks. You will also be required to develop compelling investment reports, pitch books, memos, and business cases to present to senior management, delivering data-driven recommendations backed by thorough research and analysis. In addition, you will regularly review the financial performance of existing investments, focusing on key financial indicators such as P&L, cash flow, and balance sheets. Conducting meticulous due diligence, analyzing financial statements, and market research to assess risks and opportunities will also be part of your responsibilities. Maintaining accurate and well-organized documentation for evaluations and data management is crucial. Collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal advisors to ensure investment documentation aligns with commercial terms and strategic goals will also be a key aspect of your role. Moreover, you will drive process enhancement by implementing best practices in financial analysis and reporting. Contributing to policy and procedure development to maintain compliance and service quality will be essential for continuous improvement. Your role will also involve creating clear and impactful reports that support the strategic objectives of the Investments & Acquisitions department. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CFA, CA, CAIA, or PMP that demonstrate your expertise are preferred. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably within private equity or real estate, is required. You should have a proven track record in land acquisition analysis, exceptional financial modeling skills, strong analytical mindset, and outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.,