UAE National Associate - Financial Advisory (Non-Islamic Bank)

Job description / Role

The ideal candidate will be someone who can combine strong pitch deck preparation skills with robust financial modeling abilities, and is ready to contribute to complex, high-stakes advisory mandates. You will work closely with senior bankers, rating agencies, and external clients, supporting all phases of transaction preparation, from strategy and structuring to execution and pitch delivery.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong footprint in the UAE.

Description

* Assist in the preparation of high-impact pitchbooks and presentation materials for internal and client-facing use
* Build and review detailed financial models to support rating advisory and capital structuring mandates
* Support in conducting industry research, peer benchmarking, and credit analysis to assess client positioning
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies (e.g., rating agencies) throughout the transaction life-cycle
* Participate in client meetings, contribute to deal execution, and ensure timely delivery of key project milestones
* Monitor and track rating actions, market developments, and regulatory updates relevant to the region

Job Offer

* Career Acceleration - Work on high-impact capital market transactions that shape the region's financial landscape
* Exposure & Growth - Collaborate with senior deal makers and gain hands-on experience across rating and advisory projects

* UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
* 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, Big 4 strategy, or private equity
* Strong expertise in PowerPoint pitch preparation and Excel-based financial modeling
* Clear understanding of capital markets, corporate credit, and rating agency methodologies is a plus
* Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
* High attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.