Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2027

About the Role
The company Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6-month duration starting from January 2027. The Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team provides advisory services to corporate clients on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Initial Public Offering (IPO) transactions within the rapidly expanding Middle East & Africa region. As a Placement Analyst, you will be at the core of corporate finance, directly involved in deal execution and pitch preparation, gaining firsthand exposure to some of the largest corporations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on the execution of live transactions and the preparation of pitch materials, serving as a junior member of the Investment Banking team.
• Provide support in the development of pitch books.
• Assess a company’s financial performance by comparing it to overall industry and market trends.
• Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions, including conducting thorough industry research and detailed financial data analysis.
• Develop comprehensive valuation analyses and financial models, encompassing Trading and Transaction Comparables, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analyses, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), and Merger Models.

Qualifications

• Available for 6 months
• Strong academics, have achieved a 2:1 equivalent to a 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 at undergraduate level
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.
• Highly developed communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• The ability to thrive and contribute effectively within diverse team environments.
• Fluency in English.