Graduate Investment Banking Analyst | M&A Advisory

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

Hiring | Investment Banking Graduate Programme | M&A Advisory | UAE

I'm recruiting on behalf of a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank for a permanent, front-office opportunity within its M&A Advisory business in the UAE.

This is an opportunity for an academically strong graduate 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

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree preferred, or Bachelor's degree from a 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.

Particularly Relevant Backgrounds

Candidates with experience at global investment banks, M&A advisory boutiques, private equity transaction teams, corporate finance advisory practices or Big Four Deals and Valuations teams are particularly encouraged to apply, provided their experience aligns with the requirements above.

Exposure to live transactions, financial due diligence, DCF valuation, comparable company analysis, transaction modelling or financing analysis will be especially valuable.

Location & Mobility

Candidates currently based in the UAE or wider GCC will receive priority consideration.

Exceptional international candidates may also be considered, provided they are willing and financially able to fund any required UAE interview travel and subsequent relocation independently.

Important: This is a genuine entry-level graduate opportunity, not an experienced-hire Associate or Vice President position.

Interested?

Only candidates closely aligned with the requirements will be considered for the shortlist.

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