Established 2023 · Global Investment Banking

Invest In Your Future

First Trust Investment Bank delivers world-class advisory, capital markets, and wealth management solutions to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across 40 markets globally.

$0.9M
Assets Under Advisory
384+
Transactions Completed
18+
Global Markets
3
Years of Excellence

Our Capabilities

Comprehensive Financial Solutions

From strategic advisory to market execution, First Trust delivers integrated investment banking services that create lasting value for our clients.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic advisory for transformative M&A transactions. Our dedicated teams provide comprehensive buy-side and sell-side counsel, from initial valuation through deal execution and post-merger integration.

Buy-side · Sell-side · Restructuring

Capital Markets

Expert execution across equity and debt capital markets. We structure and distribute IPOs, follow-on offerings, investment-grade and high-yield bonds, and leveraged finance solutions.

ECM · DCM · Leveraged Finance

Sales & Trading

Institutional-grade market access with deep liquidity across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Our trading desks operate across all major global exchanges.

Equities · Fixed Income · FX · Commodities

Global Markets

Comprehensive macro research, risk management, and structured products. We deliver tailored hedging strategies and investment solutions for sovereign, corporate, and institutional clients.

Derivatives · Structured Products · Research

Wealth Management

Bespoke private banking and investment management for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Preserving and growing generational wealth through disciplined portfolio construction.

Private Banking · Family Office · Estate Planning

Corporate Finance

Comprehensive corporate advisory encompassing project finance, infrastructure, real estate, and strategic financial planning. We align capital structure with long-term business objectives.

Project Finance · Infrastructure · Real Estate
$0.0M
Assets Under Advisory
Across all client mandates
0+
Transactions Completed
M&A, ECM, DCM deals
0+
Global Markets
Offices on 6 continents
0%
Client Retention
Over the past decade
0
Years of Excellence
Founded 2020
0+
Investment Professionals
Globally deployed

About First Trust

A Legacy of Financial Leadership

Founded in 2023, First Trust Investment Bank has grown from a boutique advisory firm into one of the world's most respected full-service investment banks. Our foundation rests on three pillars: intellectual rigor, client-centric counsel, and the highest standards of integrity.

With associated offices across America and the Middle East, we bring global reach and local insight to every engagement. Our 850+ investment professionals serve corporations, sovereign entities, pension funds, endowments, and family offices worldwide.

Unwavering commitment to client confidentiality and trust
Rigorous analytical frameworks grounded in decades of market experience
Integrated global platform with deep local market expertise
Long-term partnership approach over transactional relationships

"Our purpose is not simply to execute transactions — it is to be the most trusted advisor in every room we enter."

First Trust Investment Bank headquarters
Live

Global Markets

Markets Intelligence & Execution

Our global markets platform combines deep research, sophisticated technology, and experienced professionals to deliver superior execution across all asset classes.

First Trust trading operations center

Global Markets Operations Center

Market SnapshotLive
S&P 500
5,234.18
+0.42%
FTSE 100
8,147.03
+0.18%
Nikkei 225
38,405.66
-0.31%
10Y UST
4.28%
-3bps
EUR/USD
1.0842
+0.12%
Gold
$2,341
+0.18%

Equity Capital Markets

IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, and convertible securities across all major exchanges.

Debt Capital Markets

Investment-grade, high-yield, and structured credit solutions for corporate and sovereign issuers.

Foreign Exchange

Spot, forward, options, and structured FX solutions with 24-hour global coverage.

Derivatives & Structured Products

Bespoke hedging and investment solutions tailored to specific risk and return objectives.

Research Excellence

Our research team covers 2,400+ securities across 40 markets, providing institutional clients with differentiated, actionable insights.

Strategic Advisory

Trusted Advisor in Transformative Transactions

Our M&A and strategic advisory practice has advised on over $800 billion in transactions across industries and geographies.

M&A advisory team in boardroom

"We don't just close deals — we build the strategic foundation for our clients' next chapter."

— M&A Advisory Division

Selected Recent Transactions

M&A Advisory

Advised on $4.2B cross-border acquisition in the technology sector

North America·2025
IPO

Lead bookrunner on $1.8B initial public offering for a leading fintech company

Europe·2025
Debt Financing

Structured $3.5B investment-grade bond issuance for infrastructure project

Asia-Pacific·2025
Restructuring

Financial advisor in $2.1B corporate restructuring and debt refinancing

Middle East·2024
$0B+
Total Deal Value
0+
M&A Transactions
Top 5
Global Ranking
Wealth management advisory session
$0B+
Private Wealth AUM

Private Wealth

Wealth Management for Discerning Clients

Our Private Wealth division serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations with a deeply personalized approach. Every client relationship is led by a dedicated senior advisor supported by a full team of specialists.

Portfolio Management

Discretionary and advisory mandates across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and real assets.

Estate & Tax Planning

Comprehensive structuring to preserve wealth across generations with tax efficiency.

Family Office Services

Dedicated multi-family office solutions including consolidated reporting, philanthropy, and governance.

Alternative Investments

Exclusive access to private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure opportunities.

Research & Insights

Thought Leadership

Global M&A Activity Poised for Recovery in 2026 as Rate Environment Stabilizes
ResearchM&A Outlook

Global M&A Activity Poised for Recovery in 2026 as Rate Environment Stabilizes

After a subdued 2024, deal activity is expected to accelerate as central banks complete their tightening cycles and strategic acquirers return to the market with renewed conviction.

February 20, 2026·8 min read
The Renaissance of Investment-Grade Bond Issuance: Opportunities in a Higher-Rate World
AnalysisCapital Markets

The Renaissance of Investment-Grade Bond Issuance: Opportunities in a Higher-Rate World

Corporate treasurers are recalibrating their capital structures as the era of zero interest rates recedes. We examine the implications for debt issuance strategy and investor appetite.

February 14, 2026·6 min read
Navigating Wealth Preservation in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
PerspectiveWealth Management

Navigating Wealth Preservation in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty

High-net-worth investors face an increasingly complex global landscape. Our private wealth team outlines a framework for building resilient, diversified portfolios across multiple scenarios.

February 8, 2026·10 min read

Careers

Build Your Career at First Trust

We seek exceptional individuals who combine intellectual rigor with sound judgment and the highest ethical standards. Join a team that shapes the future of global finance.

Full-timeResearch

Analyst, Fixed Income Research

DUBAI
Full-timeWealth Management

Director, Private Wealth Management

Dubai, UAE
InternshipInvestment Banking

Summer Analyst Program 2026

Multiple Locations

Get in Touch

Begin Your Partnership with First Trust

Whether you are seeking strategic advisory, capital markets execution, or private wealth management, our team is ready to discuss how we can serve your objectives.

All inquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.

Dubai

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