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Associate Director – Commercial Assurance
Abu Dhabi
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JOB PURPOSE
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Assurance & Investment Review
Independently review feasibility studies, business cases and project strategies.
Challenge commercial assumptions, financial models and investment propositions.
Validate commercial robustness and investment readiness prior to 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.
Commercial Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Maintain commercial benchmarks across comparable developments and market sectors.
Perform market, cost and commercial benchmarking analyses.
Identify commercial risks, value enhancement opportunities and optimisation initiatives.
Standardise commercial assurance methodologies and continuously improve governance processes, reporting and analytical capabilities.
Leadership & Capability Development
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.
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Commercial reviews completed within agreed SLA.
Reduction in commercial approval rework.
Accuracy of commercial assumptions.
Timely executive decision support.
Stakeholder satisfaction.
Years of Experience
14+ years in in development, commercial, investment or development finance.
6+ years managing commercial activities.
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
Financial Modelling
Feasibility and Investment Analysis
Commercial Negotiation
Market Research
Strong commercial acumen and critical thinker
Capable of building and nurturing partnerships across key stakeholders to obtain relevant information and provide firm recommendations
Excel / Power BI and embedding of AI tools in any work process
Qualifications
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, Economics or Engineering.
Master's preferred.
CFA, MRICS or equivalent desirable.
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