Vice President Investment Banking

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment bank in Dubai is seeking a Vice President to join its M&A and ECM team. The role suits an investment banking professional with strong execution across M&A and ECM and with Middle East exposure highly advantageous.

You will support senior bankers on origination and execution, manage junior team members, and drive deal processes forward while developing client relationships and maintaining awareness of market sentiment across the Middle East and broader EMEA.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of investment banking experience.
• Demonstrable transaction experience across both M&A and ECM.
• Strong understanding of M&A processes valuation and financial modelling.
• Proven ability to manage transaction workstreams independently under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Middle East transaction experience strongly preferred, broader EMEA experience advantageous.
• Sector-agnostic experience welcomed; role covers broad range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A advisory and ECM transactions from origination through to completion.
• Support senior bankers in developing and executing strategic and corporate finance mandates.
• Prepare detailed financial models, valuation analyses, materials and pitch books.
• Lead day-to-day execution of transactions coordinating with clients, advisors, legal counsel and stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality presentations including M&A, ECM and strategic advisory materials.
• Conduct detailed company, industry and market analyses to support transaction activity.
• Take ownership of workstreams and ensure transactions progress on deadlines.
• Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates providing guidance on analysis and execution.

Skills

Investment banking experience

M&A execution

ECM execution

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

An established investment bank is seeking a Vice President to join its M amp A and Equity Capital Markets team in Dubai The role will suit an investment banking professional with strong transaction execution experience across both M amp A and ECM with exposure to the Middle East and broader EMEA markets highly advantageous The successful candidate will work across a range of transactions supporting senior bankers on origination and execution while taking responsibility for managing junior team members and driving processes forward

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M amp A advisory and ECM transactions from origination through to completion
• Support senior bankers in developing and executing strategic and corporate finance mandates
• Prepare detailed financial models valuation analyses transaction materials and pitch books
• Lead day-to-day execution of transactions coordinating with clients advisors legal counsel and other stakeholders
• Develop high-quality presentations including M amp A ECM and strategic advisory materials
• Conduct detailed company industry and market analysis to support transaction and origination activity
• Take ownership of workstreams and ensure transactions progress efficiently against key deadlines
• Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates providing guidance on analysis modelling and transaction execution
• Contribute to client relationship development and support senior bankers in identifying new business opportunities
• Maintain a strong understanding of capital markets M amp A activity and investor sentiment across the Middle East and EMEA

• 5-8 years of investment banking experience, ideally gained within a leading international or regional investment bank.
• Demonstrable transaction experience across both M&A and ECM.
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, valuation, financial modelling and equity capital markets.
• Proven ability to manage transaction workstreams independently and operate effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Middle East transaction experience strongly preferred, with broader EMEA experience considered highly advantageous.
• Sector-agnostic experience is welcomed; the role will cover a broad range of industries.
• Experience working directly with senior clients and managing junior team members.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.