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

Citi bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international bank is seeking Placement Analysts for its Middle East & Africa Equity Capital Markets team in Dubai. The role involves collaborating with senior bankers, developing pitch materials, and analyzing financial performance. Candidates should have strong academics, excellent communication skills, and be available for 6 months. The position requires fluency in English, and knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Available for 6 months.
• Strong academics with a 2:1 equivalent to 3.0 GPA out of 4.0.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on live transactions.
• Develop pitch books and assess financial performance.
• Conduct industry research and analyze data.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Undergraduate degree with 2:1 or 3.0 GPA

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.