Associate Analyst-Banking, Dubai recruitment

Key Responsibilities:

The tasks can broadly be defined as below;

Support analysts in the rating process, including drafting internal credit documents, preparing ratio analysis, preparing spreadsheets, comparative statistics, graphs, tables, and working on special projects as needed
Review financial statements and perform credit analysis on a bank and/or sector basis
Review bond and loan documentation
Support system and special project research writing
Preparation of outreach presentational material relating to banks and/or systems
Attend analytical meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up
Ensure administrative tasks are done

Experience

Solid understanding of financial statements
Financial/statistical research capabilities
Strong quantitative aptitude
Well developed IT skills including advance Excel and PowerPoint
Proven analytical skills, will be an advantage
Good understanding of European and/or country specific financial institutions regulatory environment, will be an advantage
Proven financial institutions credit analysis experience or related experience, will be an advantage
International work or study experience an advantage.

The Individual

Good communication skills - able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing
Ambitious and highly motivated
Desire to exceed internal (analysts) and external (issuers) expectations
Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workflow/priorities accordingly
Demonstrable research skills
Sound judgment
Able to work using own initiative and without close supervision
Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage
Willingness to travel across the EMEA region when necessary

Additional Information/Qualifications

Strong academic background with MSc (or equivalent)
Relevant professional qualification (eg CFA and or CIMA/ACCA) will be an advantage.

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