Citi Banking is seeking Placement Analysts to join its Middle East & Africa Investment Banking team in Dubai for a 6 duration starting from January 2026. 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 2026. 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 (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._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.