Investment Banking Associate

Citi’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) Investment Banking team is seeking a highly motivated **Junior or Senior Associate — effectively Associate 2 or Associate 3 level — to join us in our Dubai office**. The role will support the execution of a broad range of investment banking transactions and new business development initiatives across the **Middle East and Africa region**, working closely with senior bankers, clients, product partners and external advisors. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute across M&A, equity capital markets, debt capital markets and strategic advisory assignments, with exposure to a diverse set of sectors, geographies and client types across MEA. The ideal candidate will have a prior investment banking background with strong analytical and execution capabilities, excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-border investment banking environment. **Key Responsibilities** As an Associate in the Middle East and Africa Investment Banking team, you will play an important role in transaction execution, client coverage and business development, including but not limited to: * **Transaction Execution:** Support and help manage the day-to-day execution of M&A, equity capital markets, debt capital markets and other strategic advisory transactions across the Middle East and Africa, working closely with clients, senior bankers, product teams and external advisors. * **Financial Analysis & Modelling:** Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analyses, DCFs, precedent transaction analyses, comparable company analyses and other quantitative workstreams to support live mandates and business development efforts. * **Presentation & Documentation:** Prepare high-quality client materials, including pitch books, management presentations, information memoranda, valuation materials, board presentations and other transaction-related documentation. * **Client Interaction:** Participate in client meetings and transaction workstreams, support due diligence processes, coordinate drafting sessions and help manage information flow across deal teams and stakeholders. * **Business Development Support:** Assist senior bankers in identifying, originating and pursuing new business opportunities, including market mapping, company research, sector analysis, investor analysis and preparation of strategic discussion materials. * **Cross-Border Coordination:** Work with regional and global Citi teams across investment banking, capital markets, corporate banking and product partners to deliver integrated solutions to clients across MEA. * **Team Contribution & Mentorship:** Support the development of junior analysts through day-to-day guidance, review of work product and knowledge sharing, while contributing to a collaborative and high-performance team culture. * **Market Insight:** Develop and maintain a strong understanding of macroeconomic trends, capital markets activity, regulatory developments, sector dynamics and competitive trends across the Middle East and Africa. **Required Qualifications** * **Experience:** Typically **3–5 years of relevant experience**, ideally within investment banking at a bulge bracket, international investment bank or leading regional investment bank. * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or another relevant quantitative discipline from a strong academic institution. A Master’s degree, MBA or relevant professional qualification is considered a plus. * **Technical Skills:** Strong financial modelling, valuation and corporate finance skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to produce accurate, thoughtful and well-structured analytical work under time pressure. * **Execution Capability:** Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate across teams, meet deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail in a demanding transaction environment. * **Market Knowledge:** Good understanding of investment banking products and financial markets. Prior exposure to the Middle East, Africa, GCC or broader emerging markets is highly desirable. * **Communication Skills:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Arabic, French or other regional language capabilities would be advantageous but are not strictly required. * **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong team orientation, maturity, professionalism and ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders across cultures and geographies. * **Cultural Acumen:** Ability to operate effectively in a diverse, international environment and engage with clients and colleagues across multiple MEA markets. * **Regulatory / Licensing:** Relevant financial industry certifications or regulatory approvals are preferred where applicable, or willingness to obtain required certifications within an agreed timeframe. **Benefits** Citi offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, together with significant opportunities for professional development, regional exposure and career progression within a leading global financial institution. This job description provides a high-level overview of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. **Note:** The role will be **based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates**, and will support Citi’s **Middle East and Africa Investment Banking coverage** across a broad range of clients, products and geographies. \------------------------------------------------------ **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](https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)._ _View Citi’s [EEO Policy Statement](https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy) and the [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) poster._