UBS BB Investment Bank has recruited Claudia Bollina Mesquita to head its equity capital markets division, according to sources familiar with the appointment. Mesquita joins from Bradesco BBI, bringing experience in Brazilian investment banking to the Swiss firm's local operations.

The equity capital markets role oversees critical functions including IPO underwriting, follow-on offerings, and convertible bond transactions. For UBS BB, strengthening this franchise supports broader growth ambitions in Latin America's largest economy.

Brazilian investment banks have been actively competing for talent as deal activity recovers from recent volatility. Mesquita's hire signals UBS BB's commitment to expanding its local market share across equity underwriting and capital markets services.

This appointment reinforces the trend of international banks bolstering regional expertise through experienced local hires, particularly in sectors requiring deep market relationships and regulatory knowledge.