Vice President Investment Banking

Aventus; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus in Dubai is seeking a Vice President to join its M&A and Equity Capital Markets team. The role targets an investment banking professional with strong execution experience across both M&A and ECM, with Middle East exposure highly advantageous.

You will work with senior bankers on origination and execution, manage junior team members and drive processes forward while maintaining a sharp focus on client relationships and market dynamics across the MEA region.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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&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&A activity and investor sentiment across the Middle East and EMEA.

Skills

M&A experience

ECM experience

Financial modelling

Valuation

Presentation skills

Transaction management

Communication skills

Arabic (advantage)

Job description

This profile has to have covered middle east markets.

Overview

An established investment bank is seeking a Vice President to join its M&A and Equity Capital Markets team in Dubai. The role will suit an investment banking professional with strong transaction execution experience across both M&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&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&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&A activity and investor sentiment across the Middle East and EMEA.

Candidate Requirements

• 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.