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UBS’s European banking boss seeks ‘grown up’ dealmakers

In a banner year for deals, Javier Oficialdegui is turning to senior talent that other banks sideline as they reach their 40s and 50s

Javier Oficialdegui, Emea head of investment banking and capital markets at UBS
Javier Oficialdegui, Emea head of investment banking and capital markets at UBS Photo: Micha Theiner

Seven months into his role heading up UBS’s investment banking business in Europe, Javier Oficialdegui has outlined his strategy for winning deals in this booming market: hiring “grown up” bankers.

Oficialdegui, believes lenders are losing out by letting their grey-haired bankers depart.

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