Role at a glance
- Job function
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Investments & Capital Markets Investment Banking
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Dubai United Arab Emirates
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Strong academics, have achieved a 2:1 equivalent to 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 at undergraduate level
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Role Summary
Citi's Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team is seeking a Placement Analyst in Dubai for a 6-month duration starting January 2027. The role supports advisory services to corporate clients on M&A and IPO transactions.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with senior investment bankers on the execution of live transactions and the preparation of pitch materials.
- 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 industry research and detailed financial data analysis.
- Develop valuation analyses and financial models, including Trading and Transaction Comparables, DCF analyses, LBOs, and Merger Models.
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View full postingQualifications
Strong undergraduate academics (2:1 equivalent to 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) with proactive, communication, organizational, and English fluency skills.
Required
- Available for 6 months
- Strong academics, 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
- Fluency in English
Original job description
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Original job description
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Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2027.
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
- 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.
- Fluency in English.
We operate on a rolling recruitment basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, starting date January 2027.
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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About the company
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Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.