Senior Analyst / Junior Associate – MENA Investment Banking

Jefferies; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment banking firm in Dubai is seeking a dedicated professional to execute M&A transactions, support team initiatives, and develop financial models. Ideal candidates should possess a strong academic background in investment banking or related fields, excellent project management skills, and an ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment. This role involves preparing marketing materials and conducting comprehensive financial analyses to support clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in investment banking or M&A advisory.
• Experience with project management and managing multiple projects.
• Highly numerate with solid financial modelling skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions including preparation of marketing materials.
• Develop and review due diligence reports and conduct financial analysis.
• Support cross-business development initiatives and execute live transactions.
• Involve in client meetings and calls.

Skills

Project management skills

Financial modelling skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Strong academic background; investment banking or M&A advisory

Job description

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Key Responsibilities

• Working within a team to execute M&A transactions including; preparation of marketing materials, development and review of due diligence reports, general financial analysis and overall process coordination
• Running and developing financial and operating models for marketing and transaction purposes
• Working with an experienced senior team in a collaborative work environment
• Examining the strategic and financial merits of proposed transactions for marketing purposes
• Constructing economic models and performing financial analysis of companies and assets
• Working within a team assisting seniors in preparing marketing materials, information memoranda and data rooms, and coordinating the team’s (transaction) processes
• Supporting cross-business development initiatives and executing live transactions to include: in-depth market research (e.g. identification of acquirers/targets, transactions, market activity); detailed company profiling and analysis; compiling and managing databases; assisting with production of client presentations and documents (e.g. pitch books, process timetables and letters, valuation materials, etc.)
• Involvement in client meetings and on client calls
• Project management skills
• Helping to develop skill set and product/sector expertise of analysts in the team
• Working well with others within and across group and learning from existing team expertise
• Demonstrating integrity, being seen as a respected role model, Coaching, developing and motivating the Analyst
• Maintaining professionalism at all times and encouraging others to do so

Skills & Experience

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Strong academic background; investment banking, M&A advisory or related experience
• Strong project management skills. Able to manage multiple projects and workstreams effectively, delivering high quality work on schedule
• Highly numerate with solid financial modelling skills
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously while also participating collaboratively as part of a team
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills