Investment Banking Associate - EMEA Real Estate Lodging & Leisure

UBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is looking for a professional to manage client relationships and lead teams in the EMEA Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure sector. The ideal candidate will have significant exposure to the sector, sound communication skills, and the ability to generate innovative strategies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related fields is required, along with fluency in English and another European language. This full-time role is based in London.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of hands-on exposure to Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure sectors.
• Experience in an investment banking or corporate finance environment preferred.
• Great communicator with effective presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage partnerships with clients.
• Lead junior transaction teams effectively.
• Support and motivate team members towards shared goals.
• Generate creative strategies for business advancement.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Creative problem-solving

Fluent in English and another European language

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, or Business Administration

Job description

Job Reference # 313825BR

City London

Job Type Full Time

Responsibilities

• Create partnerships by increasing depth and breadth of existing client relationships.
• Manage junior transaction teams.
• Successfully transacted in the EMEA Real Estate Lodging and Leisure sector.
• Have a passion for the sector.
• Generate new ideas and creative approaches that push the business forward.
• Assist in the day‑to‑day management of the team by supporting recruiting, developing, and retaining talented individuals.
• Make sound and balanced judgments within professional, ethical, regulatory and legal standards.
• Motivate and inspire others by providing a vision of shared goals.

Career Comeback

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Team

You will be working in the EMEA Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure (RELL) sector team in London. You’ll play an important role in advising clients on a range of market and strategic matters.

Expertise / Qualifications

• Multiple years of hands‑on exposure to the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure (RELL) sector(s).
• Ideally experience in an investment banking or corporate finance environment.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Great communicator, whether presenting to clients or senior executives.
• Able to develop creative solutions to meet client needs and identify cross‑product opportunities.
• Fluency in English and another European language with an effective communication style.

About UBS

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager, operating through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

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.