Head of Real Estate

Welcome to Smart Crowd — MENA’s first and leading regulated real estate investment platform. We’re a bold, fast-moving, VC-backed proptech startup on a mission todemocratize real estate investment through fractional ownership.We believe anyone, anywhere should be able to build wealth through real estate, not just the privileged few. With a world-class platform, big growth plans, and a dynamic team in place, we’re just getting started.As we expand into new markets and asset classes, we need a visionary Head of Real Estate to lead our sourcing, due diligence, acquisition, and property performance strategy — blending deep market experience with a data-backed and digital-first mindset.This is your chance to make a mark in a leadership role at one of the region’s most exciting fintech growth stories.What You’ll Be Driving Property Sourcing & Strategy : Lead acquisition roadmap — from research to negotiation and closing High-Yield Pipeline : Secure high-performance residential, commercial, or alternative properties Due Diligence Leadership : Oversee legal, financial, and compliance processes end-to-end Developer & Broker Relationships : Forge key alliances across the UAE and regional markets Portfolio Performance : Track cash flow, ROI, yield, occupancy, and investor returns Cross-Functional Partnership : Align with Product, Marketing, and Tech to build investor-first experiences Expansion Planning : Contribute to market entry and asset class expansion (e.g., KSA, REITs)Innovation : Explore creative deal structures, new sourcing models, and proptech tools What Success Looks Like Investor-ready properties acquired, 100% DFSA-compliant Improvement in average yield via sourcing / structuring Launch of a property performance dashboard for investors Geographic footprint expanded beyond Dubai Scalable acquisition playbook implemented What You Bring8+ years in real estate acquisition, investment, or asset management in the UAEStrong knowledge of RERA, DLD, off-plan processes, and due diligence norms Proven track record in structuring high-yield property deals Experience leading teams or managing portfolios at REITs, investment firms, or family offices Familiarity with fractional ownership or proptech models a plus Exceptional negotiation, commercial acumen, and analytical skills Experience in DFSA-regulated environments or digital platforms preferred Your background might look like : You’re currently sourcing for a REIT, managing a private real estate fund, or leading property strategy at a developer, and you’re hungry for more ownership, innovation, and impact.What We Value Speed over perfection Clarity over politics Builders over talkers Curiosity over comfort Ownership at every level Why Join Smart Crowd Big mission, big growth. Help scale a platform changing how people invest Leadership visibility. You’ll report directly to the CEO and shape core strategy Tech + real estate fusion. Work at the cutting edge of digital investment Momentum. With funding secured and expansion live, we’re entering our next stage Culture. Founder-led, fast-paced, collaborative, and human #J-18808-Ljbffr