Analyst, Corporate Banking, Dubai

Bank of America is seeking an Analyst for Corporate Banking in Dubai, UAE. The role involves assisting in relationship management and corporate finance analysis, gaining exposure to various financial products, and working closely with the Investment Banking team. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The position requires in-office attendance, reflecting the company's commitment to an in-office culture.
Job Description:

Job Title: Corporate Banking, MENA

Corporate Title: Analyst

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company Overview

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Team
• The Corporate Banking team MENA was established in Dubai and combines the advantages of a small team, allowing for quick learning, knowledge sharing and early access to clients with all the product capabilities and sector knowledge of the worldwide BofA platform. Furthermore, you will be working on the same floor as our growing MENA Investment Banking team allowing for close strategic teamwork
• The local team has grown the number of clients significantly over the last years and we focus our efforts on our corporates headquartered in the MENA region that are large global companies (both listed and private)

Responsibilities
• Assist Corporate Banking professionals in relationship management, origination and execution across a diverse set of product areas which includes internal co-ordination of processes and pitches
• Support the team in the development of detailed corporate finance analysis to assess client performance and (acquisition) funding needs
• Gaining exposure to a broad range of products including bonds, loans, credit ratings, leases, FX, rates and treasury solutions
• Develop financial modelling skills with a specific focus on capital structure, credit rating analyses and scenario analysis
• Work on live transactions and interact with best-in-class professionals from across the bank (based around the world) as you build your network and experience. Gain an in-depth understanding of our clients, the industries in which they operate and how the bank helps support both their growth aspirations and day-to-day banking requirements
• Develop a strong understanding of market fundamentals and be able to make informed contributions on a broad array of financing strategies that address client’s specific needs
• Coordinate internal processes including reporting and KYC requirements
• Opportunity to participate in client meetings alongside Relationship Managers
• Work in a global, ambitious and high pace / demanding environment
• Work closely with Investment Banking teams on client coverage and origination

What we are looking for
• Fluency in English (required) Arabic (optional)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are required
• Proficient level of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Meticulous attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong team player, easy in connecting with people across the globe
• Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals (across various nationalities)
• Knowledge of different banking products is a pre-requisite
• Has a Master’s degree (preferably in a numerical discipline such as economics, finance or business administration, but other disciplines are considered)
• Preferably has relevant internship - or up to 1-2 year(s) work experience (Corporate Finance, M&A, PE, or other financial disciplines)

Bank of America

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.