This is an off-cycle internship with a global investment bank, based in Dubai, UAE. The placement runs for 3 to 6 months and sits within the Investment Banking division. It is structured to give longer project exposure than a summer internship, with the aim of providing a realistic view of full-time analyst work.

The Role

Interns work alongside banking teams on live deals and client pitches, supporting advisory, capital raising, financing, and risk management mandates. Clients include corporations, governments, and financial institutions. The Dubai office has operated in the Middle East for over 150 years and covers corporate banking, financial institutions, and multinationals across financing, risk management, cash and liquidity management, and trade and working capital.

Likely Focus

• Financial analysis and modelling
• Valuation work
• Industry and sector research
• Client due diligence
• Drafting written materials including offering memoranda and new business presentations
• Supporting live transactions across M&A, privatisations, debt and equity financings, and restructuring
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on business initiatives
• Contributing to the development and implementation of financial models used in decision-making
• Managing client relationships under supervision, with decreasing oversight over time

Expected Profile

• Currently in the penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree, in any discipline
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are desirable
• Genuine interest in business and finance
• Resourceful, collaborative, and willing to learn from experienced practitioners
• Able to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and sound analytical judgement
• Extracurricular involvement that reflects teamwork or entrepreneurial thinking is valued

Programme Structure

The internship includes access to training and development programmes, structured networking opportunities, and exposure to multiple sectors and products within the Investment Bank. Interns are expected to participate in team activities, contribute to operational processes, and engage with stakeholders beyond their immediate team.