Associate - ECM

Role Profile Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in Equity Capital Markets or Investment Banking

Currently operating at Senior Associate level or a high-performing Associate ready to step up

Experience gained at a recognized regional or international investment bank (bulge bracket, strong regional house, or reputable boutique)

4–6 completed equity transactions, over the last 2 years

Lead execution role on at least 1 transaction (owning a workstream such as valuation, documentation, or investor materials)

• Corporate clients and senior management
• Legal advisors, auditors, and regulators
• Internal stakeholders (syndicate, research, sales)

• Experience in IPO-active markets KSA
• Repeat exposure to the same transaction type (e.g. multiple IPOs) rather than one-off participation

Willingness to travel to KSA and other GCC countries on regular basis

• Highly motivated, proactive, and execution-oriented
• Strong team player with the ability to lead work streams independently
• Resilient under pressure with a solutions-driven mindset
• High ethical standards and strong sense of professional integrity

• Actively support the execution of ECM transactions including IPOs, rights issues, ABBs, private placements
• Coordinate day-to-day transaction work streams across internal teams (coverage, syndicate, research, legal, compliance) and external advisors
• Prepare and review key transaction materials including pitch books, investor presentations, prospectuses, pathfinder documents, and analyst presentation materials
• Oversee financial analysis, valuation work, peer benchmarking, and sensitivity analyses
• Manage transaction timelines, deliverables, and approval processes to ensure smooth and timely execution

• Monitor ECM market activity, investor sentiment, pricing trends, and aftermarket performance across relevant markets
• Support investor targeting strategies and feedback analysis in coordination with syndicate and sales teams
• Contribute to internal market updates and transaction post-mortems

• Support senior bankers in origination efforts, including idea generation, market updates, and client pitches
• Assist in developing equity stories, positioning frameworks, and valuation narratives tailored to investor appetite
• Participate in client meetings, due diligence sessions, and management presentations
• Contribute to maintaining and developing relationships with corporate clients, shareholders, and financial sponsors