Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2027

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Banking in Dubai is seeking a 6-month Placement Analyst to join the Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team starting January 2027. You will work on live M&A and IPO advisory transactions, assist in deal execution, and help prepare pitch materials. The role offers exposure to senior bankers and a hands-on learning environment.

You will develop financial models, participate in industry research, and contribute to valuation analyses, supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 6 months placement duration.
• Undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA (2:1 equivalent).
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in diverse team environments.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on live transactions and pitch materials as a junior team member.
• Support the development of pitch books and materials.
• Assess financial performance by comparing it to industry and market trends.
• Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions with industry research and financial data analysis.
• Develop valuation analyses and financial models (DCF, comps, LBOs and merger models).

Skills

Strong academics

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

3.0 GPA / 2:1 undergraduate

Job description

Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2027.

The Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team provides advisory services to corporate clients on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Initial Public Offering (IPO) transactions within the rapidly expanding Middle East & Africa region. As a Placement Analyst, you will be at the core of corporate finance, directly involved in deal execution and pitch preparation, gaining firsthand exposure to some of the largest corporations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior investment bankers on the execution of live transactions and the preparation of pitch materials, serving as a junior member of the Investment Banking team.


• Provide support in the development of pitch books.


• Assess a company’s financial performance by comparing it to overall industry and market trends.


• Gather and analyse company information to facilitate transactions, including conducting thorough industry research and detailed financial data analysis.


• Develop comprehensive valuation analyses and financial models, encompassing Trading and Transaction Comparables, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analyses, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), and Merger Models.

Qualification

• Available for 6 months


• Strong academics, have achieved a 2:1 equivalent to 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 at undergraduate level


• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset.


• Highly developed communication, planning, and organizational skills.


• The ability to thrive and contribute effectively within diverse team environments.


• Fluency in English.

This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities associated with this role. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Family Group

Institutional Banking

Job Family

Investment Banking

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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