Front-Office M&A Graduate Analyst — UAE

Search Elements MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Elements MENA is recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank for a permanent, front-office graduate opportunity within its M&A Advisory business in the UAE. This role targets academically strong graduates with relevant transaction experience to build a long-term career in investment banking, working on corporate finance and M&A transactions across the Middle East and Africa. Location: Abu Dhabi / Dubai, UAE.

Start Date: January 2027. Employment: Permanent.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, or Bachelor's degree from top-rated business school, engineering school or equivalent university.
• Minimum university GPA of 2.75/4.0, 3.5/5.0 or equivalent, with stronger academic performance particularly encouraged.
• First-hand internship or professional experience in M&A Advisory, Leveraged Finance, Debt Markets or Project/Structured Finance.
• Solid knowledge of corporate finance, financial modelling and valuation.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluent English. French is advantageous but not essential.
• Genuine motivation to develop a long-term career in investment banking.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Masters or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Search Elements MENA is recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank for a permanent, front-office graduate opportunity within its M&A Advisory business in the UAE. This role targets academically strong graduates with relevant transaction experience to build a long-term career in investment banking, working on corporate finance and M&A transactions across the Middle East and Africa. Location: Abu Dhabi / Dubai, UAE.

Start Date: January 2027. Employment: Permanent.