Main Purpose of the Role
Provide analytical and execution support to the Investment Banking team primarily across M& transactions. Assist in financial modelling, research, and preparation of client deliverables while developing technical and market expertise to support origination and execution efforts.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and support valuation analysis (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions).
- Conduct industry, company, and market research to support live transactions and new business pitches.
- Prepare sections of pitch books, information memoranda, and management presentations under senior guidance.
- Assist in due diligence processes by coordinating data requests, reviewing information, and preparing summaries.
- Monitor financial markets, client performance, and sector trends to generate insights for internal use.
- Support Associates and Senior Associates in transaction execution, including project management and documentation.
- Help prepare materials for internal committees and client presentations.
- Maintain databases of transactions, client activity, and market comparables.
- Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and grow into more advanced execution and client-facing responsibilities.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and basic valuation techniques.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in deliverables.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and under pressure.
- Eagerness to learn, with strong motivation for a career in investment banking.
- Integrity, discretion, and compliance awareness.
Qualifications Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or Actuarial Sciences. Other degrees may be considered if the candidate has passed Level 1 of the CFA exam
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related internships.
- Familiarity with financial statements, valuation methods, and capital markets concepts.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and exposure to Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or FactSet.
- Strong interest in MENA and frontier market transactions is an advantage.
