UBS
Investment Banking Associate Director - Debt Capital Markets
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Your role
Are you passionate about fixed income markets and interested in how sovereigns, supranational institutions, government agencies and other public sector issuers raise funding? Do you enjoy analysing market dynamics, understanding investor demand and working on high-profile bond transactions in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for someone like that who can:
- Directly originate and execute a broad range of debt capital markets transactions for public sector clients, including sovereign, supranational, agency (SSA), local authority and government-related bond issuances across multiple currencies.
- Monitor global fixed income markets, government bond performance, central bank developments, macroeconomic trends and investor activity to identify opportunities and risks for clients.
- Analyse funding markets, yield curves, relative value opportunities, issuance trends and investor feedback to help advise clients on transaction timing, structure, pricing and execution strategy.
- Develop expertise in sovereign and SSA funding programmes, syndicated bond issuance, benchmark transactions, liability management exercises and debt capital markets execution.
Job Type
Full Time
Job Reference
342254BR
City
London
Your team
You'll be working within the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team in Global Banking.
- You will work alongside experienced DCM and Syndicate professionals advising the largest issuers in the public sector.
- The role provides unique exposure to issuers, institutional investors, central banks, asset managers, insurance companies and official sector participants across multiple geographies and currencies.
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This is a highly visible and intellectually demanding role which combines elements of investment banking, debt capital markets, fixed income global markets and risk management. Successful candidates will gain a deep understanding of how global fixed income markets function.
Your expertise
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a relevant field could be a plus but not a prerequisite.
- Prior experience in Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Fixed Income Sales & Trading or Rates Strategy.
- Strong interest in global fixed income markets including derivatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, Dealogic, BondRadar or similar market intelligence platforms.
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to synthesise large amounts of information and communicate key messages clearly and succinctly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.
- Commercially minded, intellectually curious and motivated to develop innovative funding solutions for sovereign, supranational and other public sector clients.
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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.
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At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
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UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
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