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Job Overview
Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 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.
Qualification
- Available for 6 months
- Strong academics, have achieved a 2:1 equivalent to 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.
We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, starting date January 2027.
This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities associated with this role. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.
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