Manager - Investment Manager (Real Estate) at Contango

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment management, Transaction advisory, M&A, Corporate finance, Asset management, Real estate, Financial modelling, Valuation, Investment analysis, Due diligence, Deal structuring, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Business case preparation, Investment committee materials

Industry

Blockchain Services

Description

Job Title: Investment Manager Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type: 3-months contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to lead end-to-end investment advisory and transaction execution for a prominent real estate client in Abu Dhabi. The role will cover investor outreach, opportunity due diligence, deal structuring, negotiations and transaction closure. Strong investment expertise is essential, and prior real estate experience is preferred. Candidates with consulting or advisory experience and immediate availability will be prioritised. Key Responsibilities · Lead end-to-end investment advisory and transaction execution across the full deal lifecycle · Evaluate and prioritise opportunities based on strategic fit, financial viability and market attractiveness · Lead financial and commercial due diligence to assess opportunity attractiveness, risks and investment potential · Build, review, and stress-test detailed financial models to evaluate returns, sensitivities, and deal structures · Structure transactions and commercial terms in line with client objectives and market conditions · Lead investor outreach and support investor engagement throughout the transaction process · Support and lead negotiations with investors and counterparties to drive transactions to closure · Prepare investment presentations, business cases, investment committee materials and other stakeholder-facing outputs · Manage workstreams, coordinate teams, and ensure high-quality and timely delivery Candidate Requirements · 5-10 years of experience in investment management, transaction advisory, M&A, corporate finance, or asset management · Strong investment expertise with proven experience leading transactions end to end · Prior real estate experience preferred, particularly in investment roles · Prior consulting or advisory experience preferred · Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis skills · Strong stakeholder management and communication skills · Ability to lead workstreams independently and deliver in fast-paced environments · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field; CFA preferred but not required · Candidates available to join immediately will be preferred Disclaimer: This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end investment advisory and transaction execution, including due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations. Manage investor outreach and prepare high-quality investment committee materials and business cases.