Investment Banking Analyst
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable due to direct engagement with high-profile clients and potential for career advancement in investment banking.
- Engagement with high-profile M&A deals
- Opportunities for professional growth and networking
- Competitive financial services environment
- Requires at least 2 years of relevant experience
Pros
- Direct exposure to M&A and IPO processes
- Opportunity to work closely with senior bankers
- Strong potential for professional networking
Cons
- High-pressure working environment with strict deadlines
- Long working hours typical in investment banking
- Requires a strong understanding of financial modeling
Who it's for
Mid-Level • In-office
Good fit
- Aspiring investment banking professionals
- Individuals with prior finance or analysis experience
- Candidates wanting to gain exposure to corporate finance
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates without practical experience
- Candidates who prefer work-life balance over career commitment
- Individuals seeking remote working arrangements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investment Banking Senior Analyst to join the Middle East Investment Banking team based in Dubai.
The Middle East Investment Banking team advises corporate clients on M&A and IPO transactions in the booming Middle East region. As a Senior Analyst you will be at the heart of corporate finance, and you will be at the forefront of executions / pitches with direct exposure to some of the largest corporations in the Middle East.
The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic advisor to our clients by formulating investment strategies and raising capital for clients.
Responsibilities:
- Work with senior investment bankers and professionals as a junior member of the Investment Banking team
- Responsible for organizing and analyzing sophisticated financial data used in client proposals and strategic plans
- Prepare written recommendations, valuation materials and statistical exhibits for pitches and live deals
- Conduct economic/financial research
- Evaluate company’s financial performance compared to overall industry and market trends
- Develop valuation analyses and financial models, including Trading and Transaction Comparables, Discounted Cash Flow analyses, LBOs and Merger Models
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
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