Investment Banking, Middle East Coverage - Junior Associate (MENA - Dubai / Abu Dhabi)

Junior Associates work on assignments which include various types of different transactions (M&A, capital markets) and business development projects. They will play an important role on teams that include senior professionals who will encourage you to go beyond the numbers and think creatively. Responsibilities will include: Helping to manage / support in the execution of corporate finance transactions (including IPOs, M&A, strategic advisory). Creating and analysing financial models with a high degree of granularity. Gathering market data to analyse trends and help value companies and transactions. Creating, drafting, and taking ownership of presentations and memoranda for a wider audience both internally within the firm as well as externally. Contributing to team discussions and client meetings. Educated to degree level from a leading university (or equivalent). Relevant Investment Banking (corporate finance/M&A) experience or equivalent required. Familiarity with the sector and corporate landscape is desirable. Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Strong analytical and modelling skills. Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts; ability to analyse and value businesses. Results-driven team player who performs well under pressure and against tight deadlines. Commitment to excellence and maintain high professional and ethical standards. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.