Banking, Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE

United States Citigroup

Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2026.

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

• 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.

We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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