Head of Real Estate

About Wahed:

We have a passion to reduce financial inequality and exclusion by building world leading financial products and services aimed at giving access to all. We are a New York headquartered Financial Technology (FinTech) company focused on serving values-based (shariah compliant) digital financial services to retail clients globally, starting with wealth management. We have an impressive global team aligned with this purpose and are looking for trail blazers in their fields that will take our customer delivery to new levels. We can promise you a digital first and truly international culture, as well as a fascinating immersion into the world of FinTech and Islamic finance.

Job Brief:

The Head of Real Estate will lead the strategy, execution, and management of Wahed’s residential real estate investments across the United States, United Kingdom, and Malaysia. This remote role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in residential real estate, fund management, portfolio management, and risk management to build and oversee a high-performing investment portfolio that will be crowdsourced on Wahed’s core platform.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive residential real estate investment strategy aligned with Wahed’s ethical and financial objectives.
• Source, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in residential real estate across the US, UK, and Malaysia.
• Manage a portfolio of real estate assets across the US, UK, and Malaysia, employing strategies to optimize asset maintenance costs, improve cash flow yields, and build a capability that can scale to multiple properties in each jurisdiction
• Manage portfolio and asset risk, ensuring robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies to protect investor capital.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including compliance, legal, and finance, to ensure Shariah-compliant and regulatory adherence.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including developers, property managers, and financial institutions.
• Be the main contact point and report into the Real Estate Investment Committee
• Provide regular performance reports and strategic insights to the Investment Committee and senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in the global residential real estate sector.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in residential real estate investment, with a proven track record of successful deals and portfolio management.
• CFA charterholder or CAIA designation is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in fund management, portfolio management, and risk management within real estate or related investment fields.
• Deep understanding of residential real estate markets in at least one of: the US, and/or the UK.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex investment opportunities and manage risk effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with Shariah-compliant investing principles is a plus.