Analyst - Real Estate Consultancy

**The Role**

We’re looking for a motivated and creative professional to help grow Savills’ Strategic Consultancy services. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for real estate consultancy requests, supporting pitches and proposals when needed. You’ll also carry out detailed analysis and prepare real estate study reports on key projects across KSA. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, work closely with our clients, and make a real impact in the field.

Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Carry out thorough primary and secondary research to analyse real estate market for relevant components - by understanding the supply, demand, performance, outlook, etc.
- Create a supply and demand database for each component in multiple geographies - which includes a historic build-up of existing projects, their demand, and future pipeline of the new and upcoming projects
- Provide market segmentation analysis for varied types of asset classes - such as residential, retail, hotels, office, industrial, entertainment, etc.
- Prepare and keep benchmark templates ready for comparable projects - which can be used in study reports
- Jointly develop, deliver and enhance Savills’ current data collection and analysis program
- Analyse market findings and write a comprehensive report on the impact of macro-economic and property market trends
- Assist in preparation of study reports, by writing detailed sections on macro-economic overview, site analysis, zonal analysis, market analysis, benchmark and sub-market analysis, development program plan, financial projections, etc.
- Collate and gather relevant market led data for project program plan, preparing the project phasing plan, developing the project brief, comparing the brief with competing projects in market, etc.
- Prepare a list of relevant assumptions for all inputs required in the financial model for project financial analysis
- Develop and deliver a range of presentations on the studies prepare for internal and external audiences (clients and other stakeholders), whilst also supporting the development of presentations for senior business leaders
- Actively contribute to broader team responsibilities within the global business
- Works independently on most areas, but with regular mentoring
- Keep abreast of market developments and share regular updates with the team and the business
- Develop an understanding of the relevant standards
- Contribute to wider projects as required
- Provide responsive and high-quality support to both internal and external clients

Contribute to fee-earning opportunities, by assisting in preparation of proposals for new project wins and business development exercise

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
- Proficient with MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Preparation of Charts, Maps, etc. and overall data management
- Understanding on how real estate dynamics work (supply - demand, performance tracking, etc.)
- Understanding of how to work on a complex project / assignment, able to multi-task, work on multiple projects together, etc. with a keen willingness to learn and develop a deeper understanding of the preparing good quality project reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English & Arabic
- Interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate and relay thoughts well with colleagues, clients and stakeholders at various levels
- Diplomatic and confident in report and presentation delivery
- Ability to work on own initiative and have a proactive, positive approach
- Proactive and willing to learn
- Attention to detail
- Team player