Head of Research / Research Director
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
About Richmond Properties
Richmond Properties is a Dubai-based real estate company focused on connecting international investors with high-quality property opportunities across the UAE.
As Dubai continues to attract increasing levels of global wealth and international capital, Richmond is expanding its research capabilities to better understand global investor demand and identify the markets and audiences with the greatest potential.
We are looking for a senior research professional who can bring together market intelligence, investment analysis and commercial strategy to help shape Richmond’s international growth.
About the Role
As Head of Research / Research Director, you will lead Richmond’s research and investment intelligence function.
You will research international investor markets to understand where demand for Dubai real estate is coming from, what is driving investment decisions, which asset classes and opportunities investors are considering, and how economic, political and regulatory conditions influence capital flows.
You will turn complex and fragmented information into clear, commercially relevant insight that helps Richmond determine where to focus, which investors to target and what investment proposition will resonate with them.
The role will also involve presenting Richmond’s research and investment views to HNW/UHNW investors, family offices and funds at international roadshows, conferences and private events, as well as representing Richmond through media, panels and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Research international markets and identify sources of demand for Dubai real estate.
- Analyse global capital flows, investor behaviour, macroeconomic trends, taxation, regulation and market conditions.
- Build detailed profiles of HNW/UHNW investors, family offices, wealth managers, funds and institutional investors.
- Identify priority markets, investor segments and commercial opportunities for Richmond.
- Combine transaction data, market intelligence and primary research to develop actionable insights.
- Conduct interviews and discussions with investors, advisers, fund managers, developers and other market participants.
- Develop clear, evidence-based investment theses and compelling investment narratives.
- Produce concise, management-grade research with clear conclusions and recommendations.
- Present research and investment theses to international investors and senior stakeholders.
- Represent Richmond at roadshows, conferences, private events, media interviews and industry panels.
You Will Have
- Significant experience in investment research, capital markets, real estate, economics, strategy or a related field.
- Strong understanding of international investment and cross-border capital flows.
- Experience researching HNW/UHNW investors, family offices, funds or institutional capital.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn data into commercial insight.
- A strong understanding of macroeconomics and the factors influencing investment decisions.
- Excellent primary research and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to develop and communicate credible investment theses.
- Exceptional written and spoken English.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging sophisticated investors and senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to form and defend a clear point of view.
- International market experience; additional relevant languages are an advantage.