About Apolonia Capital
Apolonia Capital is a Dubai-based investment banking and advisory platform focused on bridging the GCC and Asia-Pacific markets. The firm works alongside institutional investors, family offices, corporates, and strategic partners across multiple sectors including technology, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
Internship Overview
This internship is designed for highly motivated students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure within the Analysts Division of a regulated investment advisory platform. The role is best suited for candidates with strong numerical aptitude, analytical thinking, financial curiosity, and the ability to work with research, data, and financial information in a fast-paced environment.
Interns will gain hands-on exposure to investment banking activities including market research, financial analysis support, deal screening, industry mapping, investor research, and preparation of internal materials used for live transactions and strategic discussions.
This opportunity may be conducted remotely, hybrid, or in-person depending on the candidate’s location and availability. Candidates able to align with UAE working hours are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Analysts Division with market research, sector analysis, and company profiling
- Assist in preparing presentations, briefing notes, financial summaries, and internal reports
- Conduct research on investment opportunities, industries, strategic partners, institutional investors, and market trends
- Assist in maintaining research databases, trackers, pipeline reports, and analytical materials
- Support with data gathering, financial information organization, and benchmarking exercises
- Perform basic financial and numerical analysis under the guidance of senior team members
- Assist with preparation of materials for investor discussions, strategic meetings, and internal evaluations
- Review and organize large sets of information with accuracy and attention to detail
- Support cross-functional tasks involving research, operations, and transaction-related activities where required
Qualifications & Skills
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and research findings
- High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports, and structured information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is strongly preferred
- Basic understanding of financial markets, investment banking, valuation, or corporate finance is an advantage
- Strong research and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
- Professional attitude, discretion, confidentiality, and willingness to learn
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Enjoy working with numbers, research, and analytical tasks
- Have strong academic performance in quantitative or finance-related subjects
- Demonstrate curiosity about investments, business strategy, and financial markets
- Are detail-oriented, disciplined, and eager to work in a professional investment banking environment
- Can adapt quickly and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
What You Will Gain
- Practical exposure to investment banking, financial analysis, and strategic advisory work
- Experience supporting live projects and research initiatives within a regulated financial services environment
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
- Development of analytical, research, and professional communication skills
- Certificate of internship completion upon successful completion of the program
- Potential consideration for future opportunities subject to performance and business requirements
Internship Details
- Position: Intern – Analysts Division
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Duration: Part-time | 3 Months
- Type: Remote / Hybrid / In-Person
- Compensation: Unpaid (Experience-Based Internship)
- Preferred Working Hours: UAE Time Zone