GBM Public, Structured Sales MENA, Associate, Dubai

Goldman Sachs; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate for the Equity Structured Sales MENA desk in Dubai. This role involves supporting senior sales in delivering best-in-class structured solutions for institutional clients. Candidates should have 2-5 years of financial services experience and a strong understanding of structured products.

Responsibilities include liaising with trading and research teams, managing client relations, and contributing to innovative trading ideas. The candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and exhibit a passion for global financial markets.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and derivative instruments.
• Strong interest in global financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales staff in building relationships with institutional clients.
• Liaise with trading and research teams.
• Involved in database management and client administration.

Skills

Structured Products and Equity Flow Derivatives

Client service orientation

Attention to detail

Quantitative analysis

Presentation material preparation

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team that includes individuals who have a passion for the markets and who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally.

BUSINESS SEGMENT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

Equities & FICC: We make markets in and clear client transactions on major stock, options and futures exchanges worldwide. Through our global sales force, we maintain relationships with our clients, receiving orders and distributing investment research, trading ideas, market information and analysis.

The Equity Structured Sales MENA desk in Dubai is looking for an Associate to join the team with a particular focus on MENA clients. The group works with a variety of institutional clients (e.g. asset managers, banks) and third‑party distributors (e.g. private banks, broker‑dealers, and registered investment advisors) to distribute Global Banking & Markets [Public] products. These products include OTC Derivatives, Structured Notes, Listed and OTC Equity Options that enable clients to achieve their investment goals. Salespeople are responsible for selling Global Markets products, pricing and executing innovative derivative transactions and developing trade ideas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting senior sales staff in building relationships with institutional clients & providing best‑in‑class structured solutions on global equities, commodities and fixed income.
• Liaising with trading, structuring and origination teams to support pre‑trade and post‑trade execution processes.
• Liaising with our research team to provide high calibre information to our clients and address specific client requests.
• Involved in database management and client administration.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong understanding in Structured Products and Equity Flow Derivatives.
• This role requires a highly motivated candidate who displays a passion for the markets, can manage multiple tasks in an efficient and accurate manner while working in an international fast‑moving environment.
• 2‑5 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong interest in global financial markets & derivative instruments.
• Quantitative, with client service orientation and strong attention to detail.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in addressing new commercial opportunities.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets and preparing presentation material/pitch books.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.