Job Description

Requisition Number:

44806

Job Location:

Dubai, ARE

Work Type:

Office Working

Employment Type:

Permanent

Posting Start Date:

25/11/2025

Posting End Date:

02/12/2025

Job Summary

Strategy

Support overall M&A strategy

Business

M&A Deal Origination

Assist with the origination of M&A mandates by contributing to idea generation and producing high quality pitches to the bank's clients Work in close coordination with senior bankers, client coverage and other region M&A teams in the origination of M&A transactions

M&A Transaction Execution

Work closely with the deal team leader and manage the day-to-day execution of M&A transactions Lead in the preparation of high quality materials such as Information Memorandums, Fairness Opinions and Board Papers Develop and control the overall process and timeline for the transactions in coordination with the clients and other advisers such as legal, accounting, tax, etc. to provide overall project management Assist the deal team in advising the Client on valuation, transaction strategy and negotiation

Financial Modeling and Analysis

Review public filings, research reports, business plans and other available financial information of companies, to produce operating and financial models Lead the development of sophisticated financial / valuation models to evaluate investments, reorganizations, disposals, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions

Client and Deal Team Management

Efficiently manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as a deal team member Effectively manage Analysts, delegating and reviewing their work as well as creating a culture of collaboration in the team

Processes

Understanding of and adherence to the standard procedures and policies required for their role

Key Responsibilities

People and Talent

Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values

Risk Management

Ensure compliance with SCB internal policies and procedures Identify any key risks and escalate to line manager or to other stakeholders, where appropriate

Governance

Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role Take individual responsibility to ensure risk-taking is disciplined and focused

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

Senior transactors in M&A Global & Regional Head of M&A Client Coverage teams Legal & Compliance

Skills and Experience

Analytical Skills Basic Financial Accounting MS Excel and Powerpoint Valuation and other Financial Analyses M&A Product and Processes Research and Market Analysis Process Management Risk Management and Internal Controls Conduct

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent Professional Qualifications: Relevant work experience in M&A or related business Key Skills:

o Strong technical and quantitative skills; superior understanding of and ability to perform and evaluate financial analysis

o Strong work ethic, high energy level, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision

o Good team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organisation

Ability to deliver under time pressure Any sector expertise, prior experience in middle east and Arabic language skills will be considered a plus

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.


Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.


Together we:

Do the right thing

and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

Never settle,

continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

Are better together,

we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter,

we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,

with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.

Time-off

including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.

Flexible working

options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.

Proactive wellbeing support

through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

A continuous learning culture

to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. *

Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,

one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.