Manuel Gadient
About Manuel Gadient
Manuel Gadient is the Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets & Syndicate Switzerland at UBS, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held various leadership roles at UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Vontobel.
Current Role at UBS
Manuel Gadient serves as the Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets & Syndicate Switzerland at UBS. He has held this position since 2012, overseeing operations in the Zürich Area. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of debt capital market activities within Switzerland.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Manuel Gadient worked at UBS in various capacities. He was the Executive Director and Head of Swiss Franc Debt Syndicate from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he served as the Director of Debt Capital Markets Marketer Switzerland for five months in 2007 and as an Analyst in the Finance Talent Team from 1989 to 1992.
Experience at Deutsche Bank and Vontobel
Manuel Gadient has significant experience in the financial sector, having worked at Deutsche Bank as Director and Head of Swiss Franc Debt Syndicate from 1996 to 2004. He also held the position of First Vice President and Head of Sales Fixed Income Derivatives at Vontobel from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Professional Certifications
Manuel Gadient studied Business Administration and Management at The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 1993 to 1996. He is also a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) through the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
Leadership and Committee Involvement
Manuel Gadient is actively involved in leadership roles within UBS. He is a member of the FRC Swiss Senior Management Committee and serves on the EMEA Debt Capital Markets management committee. His contributions include developing and implementing an integrated business strategy for UBS's Debt Capital Markets in Switzerland.