Associate , Corporate Advisory

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader based in Dubai is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Advisory team. The role demands expertise in Acquisition Finance and M&A advisory, with responsibilities including financial analysis and model preparation. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and high standards of professionalism, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in Acquisition Finance, Leveraged Finance or M&A advisory.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work under time pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of industries and companies.
• Prepare and lead the financial model.
• Support preparation of pitch books and client documents.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG for collaboration.
• Meet operational management and compliance standards.

Skills

Accounting and corporate finance knowledge

Credit analysis and cashflow modelling

Experience creating clear structured and compelling pitch materials

Good written and spoken English

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Competency in another European language

Education

A Bachelor's degree

Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CFA)

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe were 150000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client organization and community we serve. We stand for our values building long-term relationships serving society and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the worlds most trusted financial group its part of our culture to put people first listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation speed and agility. This means investing in talent technologies and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Overview of the Department/Section

Corporate Advisory focuses on the origination and execution of:

• Acquisition Finance
• Financing & Debt Advisory
• Credit Rating Advisory

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate in Corporate Advisory your primary responsibilities will include to:

• Carry out analysis of industries and companies (business market strategy financials investment merits risks)
• Prepare and take the lead on the financial model (financial statement analysis financial projections)
• Support the preparation of pitch books for client meetings and internal documents for mandate execution including supporting their delivery in coordination with other deal team members.
• Build relationships throughout MUFG to establish effective collaboration with a range of internal departments of the bank including Capital Markets Coverage Credit and Derivatives
• Meet excellent standards with respect to operational management communication governance and compliance with all internal and external regulations guidelines standards and procedures

Work Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience in Acquisition Finance Leveraged Finance or M&A advisory

Skills

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential:

• Accounting and corporate finance knowledge
• Credit analysis and cashflow modelling
• Experience creating clear structured and compelling pitch materials
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Preferred:

• Competency in another European language

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• A Bachelors degree

Preferred:

• Relevant Professional qualification (e.g. CFA)

Personal Requirement

• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem solving skills
• The ability to work under time pressure and on multiple projects across varied industries
• A team player with the ability to work with multiple individuals and counterparties
• A proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age sex gender sexual orientation disability pregnancy and maternity race gender reassignment religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.