Global Banking Director - EMEA Real Estate Lodging & Leisure

Are you a leader in innovation with a strong track record of delivering creative, value driven solutions for clients? We’re looking for a Vice President level investment banker to play a leading role in originating and executing transactions across the EMEA Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure sector. You will bring a strong track record of successful transactions in the EMEA Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure sector, along with a genuine passion for the industry.

• Build and deepen long-term client partnerships by expanding the breadth and depth of existing relationships
• Lead transactions across mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and equity and debt capital raising
• Oversee and direct the preparation of detailed financial models, client presentations, and internal committee materials
• Refine marketing and execution materials to ensure maximum impact for clients
• Manage and mentor junior transaction teams, fostering a high performance culture
• Generate new ideas and creative approaches that drive the business forward
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the team, including recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent
• Exercise sound, balanced judgment at all times, in line with professional, ethical, regulatory, and legal standards
• Motivate and inspire others by setting a clear vision and shared goals You’ll join the EMEA Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure (RELL) team in London, advising clients on a broad range of public and private transactions across the region. The team works closely with clients on strategic and market related matters, including navigating listed company obligations, enhancing shareholder value, expanding the investor base, and raising capital. Diversity helps us grow, together. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion, strengthening our business and delivering greater value to our clients.
• Several years of hands-on experience in the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure sector(s)
• Prior experience in investment banking or a corporate finance environment preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior executives
• Strong ability to develop creative client solutions and identify cross product opportunities
• Experience training and mentoring junior bankers
• Very strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including financial modelling and valuation
• Fluency in English and at least one additional European language, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe. We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers .