IB Associate, MENA Coverage & Cross-Border M&A

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Dubai seeks an experienced Associate in Investment Banking to support corporate finance transactions, including IPOs and M&A, while working with senior bankers and clients across industries.

The role emphasizes financial analysis, business strategy evaluation, and presentation delivery. You will contribute to deal execution, mentoring Analysts, and maintaining high professional standards within a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Top class Master’s degree or overseas equivalent in or related to finance from a leading university.
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical and modelling skills – these are critical to success as an Associate

Responsibilities

• Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory).
• Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• Contributing to team discussions and client meetings.
• Providing rapid and accurate market judgments to colleagues and clients.
• Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to Analysts; promoting team culture.
• Working closely with senior bankers on the team and across other groups.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Modelling skills

Leadership qualities

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Dubai seeks an experienced Associate in Investment Banking to support corporate finance transactions, including IPOs and M&A, while working with senior bankers and clients across industries.

The role emphasizes financial analysis, business strategy evaluation, and presentation delivery. You will contribute to deal execution, mentoring Analysts, and maintaining high professional standards within a dynamic, collaborative team environment.