Maria Jacob
About Maria Jacob
Maria Jacob is a Senior Analyst at CBRE MENA, specializing in financial modeling and research for large-scale real estate projects. She has a background in finance from Christ University, Bangalore, and has gained diverse experience through internships at Deloitte and CBRE in the UAE.
Current Role at CBRE MENA
Maria Jacob serves as a Senior Analyst at CBRE MENA, a position she has held since 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, she specializes in financial modeling and research, focusing on large-scale mixed-use projects, retail, hospitality, and commercial real estate. Her expertise contributes to the strategic planning and execution of various real estate initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at CBRE MENA
Prior to her current role, Maria Jacob gained valuable experience at CBRE MENA as an Analyst from 2021 to 2022 and as a Strategic Advisory and Consulting Intern from 2020 to 2021. During her internship, she developed a strong interest in financial modeling, which laid the foundation for her subsequent career in real estate analysis.
Internship Experience at Deloitte Middle East
Maria Jacob completed an internship at Deloitte Middle East in 2020, where she worked as an Audit - Finance Intern for two months in Dubai. Additionally, she held a Business Tax Intern position at Deloitte in 2019 for four months in Sharjah. These internships provided her with insights into financial auditing and tax processes.
Educational Background
Maria Jacob studied at Christ University in Bangalore, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours in Finance from 2016 to 2019. She also completed her 12th grade in Commerce (Maths) at The Emirates National School from 2015 to 2016. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in finance and business principles.
Early Career Internships
Before her tenure at CBRE MENA, Maria Jacob interned at Wade Adams in 2018 for one month, gaining experience in various departments. This early exposure to the contracting industry further enhanced her understanding of project management and financial analysis.