Corporate Finance Analyst - MENA Coverage (Front Office)

Deutsche Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual leave

DEWS contributions

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Dubai invites applications for a Corporate Finance analyst role focused on advisory and capital markets across the Middle East, with opportunities to work on live transactions and client pitches.

You will develop financial models, perform company and industry analyses, and contribute to presentation materials in a fast-paced environment. The role offers regional exposure and a clear path to specialise within the franchise.

Qualifications

• Maximum 12 months of prior experience in corporate finance, investment banking and related fields.
• Demonstrable track record of seeking out M&A, advisory or capital markets experience (through university societies, vacation projects, internships, or the like) will be viewed positively.
• Strong technical skills including financial modelling, financial analysis and understanding of valuation methodologies.
• Conscientious, dedicated individual with excellent analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and fluent in English.
• Strong proficiency with financial analytics software and Microsoft suite of products.
• Commercial instinct, demonstrable passion for finance and capital markets with an affinity for numbers.
• Results-driven, perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines.
• Bright mind with excellent academic record.
• Team player with ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities and contribute to success of franchise.
• Committed to excellence and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Post graduate degree a prerequisite (minimum Honours level).
• Academic focus on business or the natural sciences; particularly finance, accounting, investment management, business administration, economics, mathematics, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Front office, client-centric role.
• Working on a variety of complex projects for clients not only situated across the Middle East and North Africa, but also globally.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of new ideas to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives.
• Use of analytical skills and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Project management and involvement in execution of live transactions and pitches.
• Attend team discussions and client meetings and able to deliver parts of a presentation.
• Specific tasks will depend on the role within the team – to this end the role will vary from project to project.
• Tasks may include evaluating companies, financial analysis, developing models for M&A and capital markets transactions, preparing industry analyses for pitches, conducting research, project management and administration and providing support in the execution of live deals.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues both locally and offshore, evolve professionally and personally, and build a firm foundation upon which to specialise later.
• Interact with various sector and product teams across the bank, both onshore and offshore.
• Support senior bankers in origination and coverage efforts.
• Accurate provision of calculations and analysis.
• Drafting documentation, discussion materials and pitchbooks.
• Fulfilling and keeping up to date with various compliance and DFSA license requirements.
• Support the team with administrative tasks.
• Contribute positively to franchise building activities.
• Engage in regional networking and Talent Development offerings.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Postgraduate degree (Honours or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial analytics software

Job description

Deutsche Bank in Dubai invites applications for a Corporate Finance analyst role focused on advisory and capital markets across the Middle East, with opportunities to work on live transactions and client pitches.

You will develop financial models, perform company and industry analyses, and contribute to presentation materials in a fast-paced environment. The role offers regional exposure and a clear path to specialise within the franchise.