Real Estate and Hospitality Senior

The Strategy and Transactions (SaT) team of EY Cyprus is looking to recruit a Real Estate and Hospitality Senior to work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on transactions, providing advice in challenging and interesting projects. We are offering the opportunity to gain a diverse range of experiences and develop a great sense of achievement. 

About Strategy and Transactions 

 
The Strategy and Transactions team guides clients to make better, more informed decisions as they buy, sell, separate, integrate, reshape, restructure or rethink their business strategy. We help our clients by providing advice on all aspects of transactions, from inception to execution and completion. 

Being one of the fastest growing and reputable teams in Cyprus, we remain at the forefront of all major transactions in the island, covering numerous market sectors. 

Strategy and Transactions offers a wide variety of services. The key competencies include, among others, the below: 

• Lead advisory (M&A) 

• Transaction Diligence 

• Valuations, Modelling & Economics 

• Restructuring 

• Strategy 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Conducting market research to support the development of market reports, feasibility studies, investment memorandums, valuation exercises, and strategy studies, as well as preparing and delivering client presentations and reports. 

• Preparing and reviewing valuation models for various property types using methodologies such as the Income Approach (DCF), Comparable Sales, and Income Capitalization. 

• Developing complex financial models for real estate, development, and hospitality projects, including sensitivity analysis and scenario planning. 

• Assisting clients in acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures by providing analytical and strategic support. 

• Analyzing trends in the Cyprus and broader European real estate market, including supply, demand, and pricing dynamics. 

• Contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and thought leadership pieces on real estate trends and market developments. 

• Engaging with investors, developers, and financial institutions, while building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as developers, government entities, and financial institutions. 

• Supporting the team in identifying new business opportunities, responding to client inquiries, and preparing proposals. 

• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance on technical aspects of real estate valuation and transactions. 

• Managing project timelines and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory standards. 

• Maintaining a strong understanding of local real estate framework (and comfortable with using the DLS data), regulations, zoning laws, and financial reporting requirements. 

To qualify for the role you must have: 

• University degree in the field of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering or related field 

• 3-6 years of experience in a similar role; 

• Strong understanding of both real estate and corporate finance. 

• Ability to synthesize client information and understand key business drivers; 

• Ability to work under strict deadlines 

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills 

• Effective written and verbal communication; 

• Fluency in English. 

Ideally, you will also have: 

• Qualification or in an advanced process of becoming qualified ACA, ACCA, CFA, RICS; 

• Registered ETEK member 

• Experience in a similar role 

• Energetic, positive and team player; 

• Flexible with a can-do attitude and a strong eye for detail. 

What working at EY offers 

EY offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition, but not limited to our benefits include:  

• 13th salary and yearly bonus  

• Provident Fund  

• Private Medical and Life Insurance  

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work and flexible work schedule)  

• Friday afternoon off   

• EY Tech MBA and EY MSc in Business Analytics  

• EY Badges - digital learning certificates  

• Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad)  

• Paid Sick Leave  

• Paid Paternity Leave  

• Yearly wellbeing days off   

• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts   

• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services)  

About EY   

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Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.   

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.  

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