Dubai Investment Banking: Placement Analyst (M&A/IPO)

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Banking in Dubai is seeking a 6-month Placement Analyst to join the Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team starting January 2027. You will work on live M&A and IPO advisory transactions, assist in deal execution, and help prepare pitch materials. The role offers exposure to senior bankers and a hands-on learning environment.

You will develop financial models, participate in industry research, and contribute to valuation analyses, supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 6 months placement duration.
• Undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA (2:1 equivalent).
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in diverse team environments.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on live transactions and pitch materials as a junior team member.
• Support the development of pitch books and materials.
• Assess financial performance by comparing it to industry and market trends.
• Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions with industry research and financial data analysis.
• Develop valuation analyses and financial models (DCF, comps, LBOs and merger models).

Skills

Strong academics

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

3.0 GPA / 2:1 undergraduate

Job description

Citi Banking in Dubai is seeking a 6-month Placement Analyst to join the Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team starting January 2027. You will work on live M&A and IPO advisory transactions, assist in deal execution, and help prepare pitch materials. The role offers exposure to senior bankers and a hands-on learning environment.

You will develop financial models, participate in industry research, and contribute to valuation analyses, supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced market.