Investment Banking, 2027 Off-Cycle Analyst - Dubai

Bank of America; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an Investment Banking Off-Cycle Analyst in Dubai, UAE. The role offers broad exposure to industry and product coverage within the MENA region and a path to potential full-time opportunities.

You will gain experience across corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, working with senior bankers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential for all roles.
• Demonstrate drive, innovation and genuine interest in GCC region.
• Teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills; ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups providing you with a unique learning opportunity.
• Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis.
• Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career opportunities.
• Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients as well as representatives of other investment banks and other advisors

Skills

English fluency

Drive and initiative

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Investment Banking, Off-Cycle Analyst

Dubai, UAE

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role‑specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The team

The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Investment Banking division is a generalist team covering various sectors such as Energy and Power, Consumer and Retail, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Technology, Media and Telecoms amongst others. Bank of America’s MENA Investment Banking business is focused on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with offices in UAE Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Coverage teams work together across offices to provide solutions to our clients on a range of strategic topics covering corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advice.

Programme Overview

Our Off‑cycle Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work within Investment Banking. During your internship, you’ll be gaining exposure to a variety of industry, and product coverage teams.

Training and Development

Your training and development are our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on‑the‑job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups providing you with a unique learning opportunity
• Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities
• Actively contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis
• Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career opportunities
• Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients as well as representatives of other investment banks and other advisors

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a graduation timeframe between January 2026 to July 2028
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
• Must be available to join the programme anytime from January to July 2026 for a period of six months.

Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full time employment to commence in July 2028; some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. You must be available to join on one of these start dates if offered, unfortunately we are unable to offer deferrals.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Fluency in English is essential for all roles
• You will need to demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the GCC region
• Teamwork, leadership, and problem‑solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as has the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multi‑task and interact with a variety of people
• Display analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Display an appropriate level of understanding of financial modelling, corporate finance and valuation concepts
• Display sufficient understanding of the investment banking landscape in the GCC region and its key features
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Resolve, persistence and determination are highly valued skills in an investment banking team

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full‑time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio‑economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

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