Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Analyst / Associate

Description

byteSpark.ai is supporting a confidential client seeking talented Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Analysts and Associates for opportunities based in Dubai, UAE. We welcome applications from professionals with equity capital markets or investment banking experience interested in transactions across the Middle East. Candidates may be considered at Analyst or Associate level depending on relevant experience and transaction execution capabilities. The work covers IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, rights issues, secondary sell-downs, block trades and equity-linked transactions across GCC markets. Responsibilities include supporting the origination and execution of equity offerings; preparing company valuation analyses, financial models, comparable-company research, pitch books and investor presentations; monitoring equity market conditions, pricing and investor demand; and helping coordinate due diligence, offering documentation and transaction stakeholders. Analysts will primarily build analysis and materials and support deal logistics under supervision. Associates will additionally independently manage deal workstreams, develop pricing and sizing recommendations, help shape investor messaging, liaise with clients and advisers, and review Analysts' work. We welcome qualified applicants at either level. Please submit your CV and answer the short application questions. Recruitment is managed by byteSpark.ai on behalf of a confidential client.

Requirements

• Analyst applicants: typically 0-3 years' overall experience, ideally including relevant ECM or investment banking work; the ideal lateral profile has 1-2 years in ECM or investment banking.
• Associate applicants: typically 3-5 years' overall professional experience, with approximately 2-3 years in ECM or investment banking and demonstrated equity transaction execution.
• Knowledge of equity capital markets, IPOs, follow-ons, rights issues or related capital-raising transactions appropriate to career level.
• Financial analysis and valuation capability, including comparable-company analysis and basic DCF methodology; demonstrated hands-on modelling for more experienced applicants.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for financial analysis, investment banking presentations and transaction materials.
• Ability to research listed equities, market conditions, past transactions, pricing and investor demand.
• Strong written communication, attention to detail, teamwork and ability to work across multiple deadlines.
• Relevant degree in finance, economics, engineering or a related field.

Desirable

• Direct transaction experience in GCC equity markets including Tadawul, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) or Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
• Experience with international or regional investment banks and live IPOs, follow-on offerings or block trades.
• Arabic language capability.
• CFA qualification, progress toward CFA, or MBA (particularly relevant at Associate level).
• Exposure to GCC sectors such as financial institutions, energy, utilities, real estate, healthcare, consumer goods or privatisations.