Investment Banking - DCM, LatAm

UBS Financial Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a Debt Capital Markets professional in New York to lead Latin America coverage, originating debt financing and guiding transactions for corporate, FI, and sovereign clients.

You will develop senior relationships, coordinate with coverage, syndicate, and product teams, and drive execution from origination through pricing and closing. Join Americas DCM within Global Banking to deliver strategic financing solutions while upholding risk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Significant investment banking experience in Debt Capital Markets or related areas.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred.
• Ability to lead multiple transactions and mentor junior bankers.
• Knowledge of liability management, ratings advisory, and financing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute debt capital markets transactions for Latin American clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives and key decision-makers.
• Provide strategic funding advice and liability management guidance.
• Lead transaction execution from origination through pricing and closing.
• Collaborate with Coverage, Syndicate, Sales & Trading, and Legal teams.
• Prepare client presentations and financing proposals.
• Mentor junior bankers and contribute to team growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management requirements.
• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities across IG and EM markets.
• Lead in cross-border deal execution in Latin America.

Skills

Debt capital markets

Relationship management

Origination

Transaction execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree advantageous

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a trusted advisor with strong client relationships and deep expertise across debt capital markets? Do you enjoy originating and executing strategic financing solutions for corporate, financial institution, and sovereign clients?

We’re looking for somebody to join our Latin America DCM Coverage team in New York. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing senior client relationships, originating debt financing opportunities, and leading transaction execution across the Latin American region. You will work closely with coverage bankers, syndicate, capital markets, and product specialists to deliver innovative financing solutions that meet clients’ strategic objectives.

You will be part of the Americas Debt Capital Markets platform within Global Banking, working closely with industry coverage teams and capital markets professionals across the Americas and globally. The team advises clients on a broad range of debt financing solutions and supports capital raising, liability management, ratings advisory, and strategic financing initiatives.

Your Skills and Experience

• Originate and execute debt capital markets transactions for Latin American corporate, financial institution, and sovereign clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives, CFOs, treasurers, and key decision-makers.
• Provide strategic advice on funding, capital structure, liability management, and market positioning.
• Help lead transaction execution from origination through pricing and closing.
• Partner closely with Coverage, Leveraged & Debt Capital Markets, Syndicate, Sales & Trading, Risk, Legal, and other product teams.
• Analyze market developments and identify financing opportunities across investment grade, emerging markets, sustainable finance, and other debt products.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, financing proposals, and market updates.
• Mentor and develop junior bankers while contributing to the overall growth and culture of the team.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Significant investment banking experience within Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Capital Markets, or related areas.
• 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 standards, 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.

Salary Information

• United States - New York - New York USD 275000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits and for further information, please visit ubs.com/employee-benefits. We may, at our sole discretion, provide additional variable compensation or awards.

Company Culture and Inclusion

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.