Banking, Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2026
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Engaging role providing insights into equity capital markets with substantial growth opportunities for early-career professionals.
- Gain essential experience in equity capital markets.
- Collaborate within a dynamic finance team.
- Develop a robust professional skill set.
Pros
- Direct involvement in critical ECM transactions.
- Liaison with varied departments enhances learning.
- Opportunity to build a prominent professional network.
Cons
- Intense work periods due to market demands.
- Duration limited to six months may not suit everyone.
- Urban setting may increase living expenses.
Who it's for
Entry to Early Career • On-site
Good fit
- Finance or economics graduates.
- Individuals excited about investment opportunities.
- Candidates looking to deepen market analysis skills.
Not recommended for
- Candidates needing consistent daily hours.
- Individuals without academic backgrounds in related fields.
- Those opposed to working in competitive environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Equity Capital Markets team in Dubai for a 6-month duration.
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 ECM 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.
- Analyse stock performance and trading data, including share price trends and liquidity.
- Structure and analyse equity capital markets alternatives based on in-depth analysis of client’s existing financial instruments compared against recent market activity.
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.
- Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
- Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.
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.
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