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Associate - Advisory & Transactions

Full-time

CBRE Excellerate

Who We Are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management.

We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

About The Position

  • The purpose of this role is to support and contribute to the execution of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and structured deals
  • The Associate plays a core role in transaction delivery by producing financial models, managing due diligence processes, coordinating stakeholders, preparing transaction documentation, and supporting negotiations through to deal closing
  • The Associate operates with a high degree of accountability across live mandates, works closely with Directors and Senior Associates on transaction strategy and execution, and provides day‑to‑day guidance to junior team members involved in transaction support activities

Decision making authority

  • This position may independently perform transaction‑related financial analysis, modelling, due diligence coordination, documentation review, and selected client‑facing activities within agreed transaction frameworks
  • Escalation is required for pricing strategy, commercial deal terms, transaction structuring decisions, material negotiations, and binding client commitments.

Qualifications

  • Honours degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Experience And Skills

  • 4–7 years’ relevant experience in commercial real estate transactions, capital markets, investment sales, leasing transactions, or financial analysis
  • Advanced financial and transactional modelling
  • Deal analysis and investment evaluation
  • Due diligence coordination and review
  • Transaction documentation preparation
  • Client and counterparty engagement support
  • Strong organisational and deadline‑management skills
  • Proficiency in English is a non-negotiable requirement of this vacancy
  • Commercial real estate transaction fundamentals
  • Acquisition, disposal, and leasing processes
  • Capital markets deal execution workflows
  • Financial analysis and valuation methodologies
  • Legal and contractual principles relevant to property transactions

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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