Investment Banking, Placement Analyst, Dubai, UAE 2027

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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.