Gabriel Roitman
About Gabriel Roitman
Gabriel Roitman is the Managing Director at Jefferies, with extensive experience in global markets and a focus on Latin America Debt Capital Markets and Private Credit.
Current Role at Jefferies
Gabriel Roitman is currently working as a Managing Director at Jefferies as of 2023. He heads the Latin America Debt Capital Markets and Private Credit division. In this role, he is responsible for managing deal flow from idea generation to distribution. His focus includes building, empowering, and motivating high-performance teams while specializing in long-term business transformation projects. His leadership is central to the division's strategic initiatives and overall success.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Before joining Jefferies, Gabriel Roitman served as a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank. His tenure at Deutsche Bank spanned from 2006 to 2023, where he held several key positions. Notably, he was the Managing Director - Head of Latam Client Coverage for Fixed Income Products from 2015 to 2022 and the Director - Head of Capital Markets and Treasury Solutions Latam from 2012 to 2016. His earlier roles included Director - Head of Financial Institutions Coverage Latam and Director - DCM. In these capacities, he gained extensive experience in managing various capital market functions and client relationships within Latin America.
Role at Merrill Lynch
Gabriel Roitman also worked at Merrill Lynch as Vice President - Fixed Income Derivatives Structuring and Sales from 2001 to 2006. Based in London, England, he specialized in structuring and selling fixed income derivatives. His role involved significant interaction with global markets and the development of derivative products tailored to client needs. This position honed his skills in international finance and sales within a highly competitive market environment.
Educational Background
Gabriel Roitman has an extensive educational background grounding his professional expertise. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Banking from Universidad del CEMA. These academic achievements provided him with a robust foundation in finance, economics, and banking, supporting his career progression in the financial industry.
Early Career
Gabriel Roitman's career began with roles that laid a solid foundation for his later achievements. He started as an Analyst for Financial Institutions at BCRA in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1995. He then joined ING as an Associate - Counterparty Risk Manager from 1996 to 1999. These positions provided him early exposure to financial institutions and risk management, essential components of his later roles in more senior positions. His experience in Buenos Aires and London has helped him develop a unique combination of skills and international market expertise.