Head of Real Estate

Overview

Are you a hands-on dealmaker who lives and breathes real estate?

Do you get a rush from sourcing the next high-yield flip, optimizing portfolio performance, and structuring deals that unlock growth? If you’re a commercial strategist with street smarts and execution muscle — this is your seat at the SmartCrowd table.

About SmartCrowd

SmartCrowd is MENA’s first DFSA-regulated real estate crowdfunding platform — recently acquired by Nawy, Africa’s leading PropTech. Our mission is simple but bold : democratize real estate investing in the region through fractional ownership.

We currently manage 150+ units across Dubai, and we’re just getting started. With expansions into flip projects, short-term rentals, and off-plan sales, SmartCrowd is redefining how people invest, grow, and exit from real estate.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Real Estate to lead our end-to-end property strategy — focused exclusively on Dubai’s residential market. You’ll oversee everything from portfolio optimization to high-IRR flip sourcing to launching our off-plan vertical and in-house brokerage.

This isn’t a desk job — it’s boots on the ground. You’ll scout opportunities, negotiate with developers, guide pricing models, and partner with marketing to bring inventory to life. If you’re data-driven, commercially savvy, and thrive in a high-growth startup environment, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Portfolio Oversight & Optimization

• Own the performance of our 150+ residential asset portfolio.
• Analyze rent, occupancy, expenses, and asset appreciation to guide hold vs. exit decisions.
• Coordinate with property managers and short-term rental teams to drive yield and reduce friction.

Acquisition Strategy (Flip & Hold)

Off-Plan Product Development

Brokerage & Sales Enablement

Market Intelligence & Research

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Preferred Attributes

Benefits

What Success Looks Like

Why Join SmartCrowd?

Perks & Benefits

Amenities

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