Lesha Bank is in search of the greatest talent and brightest minds to contribute to the current growth phase taking place at our bank. We are looking for top-tier individuals who are passionate and hungry to add value from day one. Every day at Lesha is a different day that presents a new challenge with the opportunity to contribute and grow. We are looking for an Advisory Associate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior bankers in origination/coverage efforts across the Advisory division’s products (M&A, ECM, DCM, and restructuring), with full involvement across the entire deal cycle (from origination to execution)
• Reviewing analysts’ outputs across deliverables and leading the preparation of marketing materials and deal-related documents including pitchbooks, proposals, teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, and transaction findings reports
• Full involvement in transaction execution processes (ensuring transaction timelines are met, coordinating with external third-party advisors during diligence and structuring sessions, coordinating with legal counsels on the drafting of documentation, and leading the preparation of client deliverables and requests)
• Performing and overseeing detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses on public and private companies across industries, using various methodologies
• Performing and overseeing ad hoc analyses related to capital structure advice (leverage analysis, amongst others)

Profile:

• 3-4 years of investment banking experience (preferably with demonstrable deal experience across various products)
• First-class academic track record with a Master’ degree or MBA
• Ability to lead a pool of analysts/interns and experience in taking on the lead in transactions
• Experience in working closely with senior bankers during marketing and execution streams
• Excellent financial modeling skills
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English; Arabic is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, amongst others);
• Willingness to be part of an entrepreneurial environment with significant growth prospects
• Ability to work independently and enjoy taking on responsibility