Banking, Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2026

Citigroup Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment banking firm in Dubai is seeking a Placement Analyst to support its Equity Capital Markets team. The role involves collaborating on live transactions, researching industry trends, and developing pitch materials. Strong academics and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft tools and fluency in English. This is a 6-month full-time position.

Qualifications

• Available for a 6-month duration.
• Strong academics required.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on transactions.
• Provide support in the development of pitch books.
• Assess company financial performance against industry trends.
• Conduct thorough industry research and financial data analysis.
• Analyse stock performance and trading data.
• Structure and analyse equity capital markets alternatives.

Skills

Strong academics

Intellectual curiosity

Highly developed communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to thrive in team environments

Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Proficient with Microsoft Word

Fluency in English

Arabic is a plus

Education

Undergraduate degree with 2:1 equivalent (3.0 GPA)

Job description

Overview

Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Equity Capital Markets team in Dubai for a 6-month duration.

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 ECM 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.
• Analyse stock performance and trading data, including share price trends and liquidity.
• Structure and analyse equity capital markets alternatives based on in-depth analysis of client’s existing financial instruments compared against recent market activity.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.

We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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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Job Family Group: Institutional Banking

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Job Family: Investment Banking

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Time Type: Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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