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Credit Suisse’s hottest dealmakers head for the exit: ‘It’s just a case of agreeing the comp and pulling the trigger’

UBS has earmarked key locations and sectors as a priority for retaining Credit Suisse dealmakers, but rivals are circling

By Paul Clarke
The tie-up between UBS and Credit Suisse is expected to result in thousands of job cuts, beyond the 9,000 Credit Suisse earmarked in October
The tie-up between UBS and Credit Suisse is expected to result in thousands of job cuts, beyond the 9,000 Credit Suisse earmarked in October Photo: Getty Images

UBS wants to cherry-pick Credit Suisse’s top dealmakers, but many are already looking to the exit.

Credit Suisse investment bankers in the US, Europe and in growth sectors such as technology and healthcare are weighing up their options and interviewing for new jobs, according to conversations with dealmakers at the bank, rivals and top headhunters.

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