Global Banking Director - 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.

Job Responsibilities:
• 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

Your team

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.

Your expertise

• 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
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standard and ethical use.

About us

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.

Join us

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.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

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.