Managing Director, Global Real Estate Co-Investments & Minority Direct Investments, State Investment Vehicle, Dubai

Our client, a leading Gulf-based sovereign investment vehicle, is seeking a senior investment professional to lead its Global Real Estate Co-Investments & Minority Direct Investments team.

This senior-level opportunity is based in Dubai and targets candidates with 20+ years of experience in real estate investments, ideally gained within Sovereign Wealth Fund or pension fund with a global investment mandate. The role focuses on originating and executing global direct and co-investment transactions, with a strong emphasis on institutional partnerships and strategic capital deployment across major markets.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the fund’s expanding international investment mandate, managing a high-performing deal team, and leveraging a deep network of large-cap real estate GPs to drive long-term value creation aligned with the Emirate’s economic vision.

Requirements:

✅ Minimum 20 years of experience in global real estate investments, including direct and co-investments

✅ Proven leadership within a pension fund, sovereign wealth fund, or similar institutional platform

✅ Strong network among large-cap real estate GPs and global investment partners

✅ Demonstrated success in sourcing, structuring, and executing complex transactions

✅ Experience managing real estate investment teams and overseeing portfolio performance

✅ Exposure to developed market financial hubs and cross-border deal environments