Job Description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: Nov 3, 2025

Description

Intern - FIG M&A Dubai (6 months) - Early 2026 Start

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work--guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity--are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

At Alvarez & Marsal, our Financial Services Industry (FSI) team works at the heart of global finance, advising leading banks, insurers, asset managers, FinTechs, and private equity firms. With expertise in M&A, Performance Improvement, Credit & Real Estate Advisory, Restructuring, and Regulatory Advisory, we help clients drive growth, navigate change, and solve their most complex challenges. Based across major financial hubs in London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Frankfurt, and Dubai, our international team combines global perspective with local expertise. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside our M&A Financial Institutions Group (FIG), supporting transformative transactions and strategic projects across the EMEA region.

How you will contribute

We are looking for an Intern to join A&M's M&A FIG team and support its growth in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META). This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in investment banking-style advisory within a dynamic, fast-growing practice. You will work on challenging and high-profile M&A transactions across META, with a particular focus on financial institutions.


As an intern, you will be exposed to live projects and have the chance to develop core skills in financial analysis, valuation, and strategic advisory, while working alongside industry experts and senior professionals. This role is designed for motivated students or recent graduates with a strong interest in finance and M&A who want to gain practical experience in a highly professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support financial and strategic analyses of companies and sectors within the financial services industry. Assist in preparing marketing materials, pitch presentations, and transaction documents. Participate in research and data gathering to support due diligence efforts. Contribute to valuation exercises and learn financial modelling techniques. Collaborate with team members across different offices and gain insight into deal execution processes. Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes.

Joining A&M's M&A FIG team as an intern provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading professionals, build practical skills, and gain exposure to complex, impactful M&A transactions within the financial services sector. If you are ambitious, curious, and eager to kickstart your career in finance, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications and Requirements

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Hold a valid UAE residency, under family or university sponsorship as we are unable to provide UAE residency visas for interns Currently enrolled at university (minimum second year), from an accredited top-tier university in business, economics, sciences or a similar discipline is essential Strong interest in finance, M&A, and the financial services industry Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial modelling is a plus but not required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Fluency in English is essential Prior internship(s) in an M&A or finance role is a plus but not required

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.


We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

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A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work--guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity--are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

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Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.