Thomas Hofer
About Thomas Hofer
Thomas Hofer serves as the Head of Transaction Advisory in Corporate Finance Switzerland at UBS, a position he has held since 2018. With over two decades of experience in the financial sector, he has worked in various roles at UBS and has a strong background in real estate, project finance, and leveraged finance.
Current Role at UBS
Thomas Hofer serves as the Head of Transaction Advisory within Corporate Finance Switzerland at UBS. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the strategic direction and execution of transaction advisory services. His role involves advising clients on structuring and financing management buy-outs and business successions, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at UBS
Hofer has a long tenure at UBS, having worked in various capacities for over two decades. His roles have included Real Estate & Project Finance from 2002 to 2006, Structured & Syndicated Finance as Executive Director from 2007 to 2018, and a brief position in Leveraged Finance at UBS Investment Bank in London in 2012. He also began his career at UBS as a Trainee in Corporate & Institutional Clients from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
Thomas Hofer studied at Universität Basel, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Corporate Finance and Financial Markets from 1994 to 2000. Additionally, he completed the Chartered Financial Analyst program at the CFA Institute, achieving Level 3 in 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance.
Early Career Experience
Before joining UBS, Thomas Hofer gained initial experience in the financial sector through various trainee positions. He worked at Roche for two months in 1996 and at BLKB for one year from 1994 to 1995. These early roles contributed to his understanding of the financial landscape and prepared him for his future positions at UBS.
Expertise in Financial Markets
Hofer possesses a comprehensive understanding of both Swiss and international financial markets. His experience includes a significant focus on real estate and project finance, as well as leveraged finance. This expertise has been instrumental in his current role, where he advises clients on complex financial transactions.