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Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Associate Director - Commercial Assurance

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 14 years of experience in development, commercial, investment, or development finance.
  • At least 6 years of experience managing commercial activities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or Engineering.
  • Financial modeling skills.
  • Feasibility and investment analysis skills.
  • Commercial negotiation skills.
  • Market research skills.
  • Ability to build and nurture partnerships across key stakeholders to obtain relevant information and provide firm recommendations.
  • Proficiency with Excel and Power BI, and ability to embed AI tools in work processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent commercial assurance across the D-Sell portfolio by reviewing, challenging, and validating business cases, feasibility studies, and commercial decisions.
  • Ensure investment decisions are supported by robust commercial analysis, market intelligence, and governance before progressing through approval gateways.
  • Independently review feasibility studies, business cases, and project strategies.
  • Challenge commercial assumptions, financial models, and investment propositions.
  • Validate commercial robustness and investment readiness before Investment Committee approvals.
  • Prepare independent commercial opinions to support executive decision-making.
  • Assess major commercial changes, variation orders, and scope changes.
  • Support Gateway and Investment Committee governance processes.
  • Provide scenario analysis and independent recommendations for strategic investment decisions.
  • Maintain commercial benchmarks across comparable developments and market sectors.
  • Perform market, cost, and commercial benchmarking analyses.
  • Identify commercial risks, value enhancement opportunities, and optimization initiatives.
  • Standardize commercial assurance methodologies and continuously improve governance processes, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
  • Lead and develop the Commercial Assurance function capability.
  • Foster a culture of independent challenge, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote consistent commercial governance and assurance practices across the portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • CFA, MRICS, or equivalent is desirable.

About the Company

Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Aldar Properties is a real estate developer and asset manager in Abu Dhabi. It operates two segments: Aldar Development, which builds and sells land, homes, and commercial spaces (such as Yas Island and Saadiyat Island), and Aldar Investment, which owns and manages rental and income-generating assets like Yas Mall, offices, residences, and hotels. The company earns from property sales and from ongoing rental and asset income, relying on a mix of development projects and a steady income portfolio. Its goal is to shape Abu Dhabi’s urban landscape with large, long-term projects while expanding its asset base and regional footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2004

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