About this role
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.