Michael Raith

Optimizing Capital Structures via Capital Markets

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Results-driven banking leader with over 15 years of experience in debt capital markets, corporate finance, and credit portfolio management, specializing in the origination, structuring, and execution of innovative financing solutions, including hybrid bonds and illiquid-asset transactions. Proven expertise in optimizing capital structures, managing risk exposure, and driving strategic initiatives. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams, designing governance frameworks, and fostering trust-based relationships with investors, corporates and financial institutions across Europe. Adept at navigating complex, international business environments and delivering strategic transformations in collaboration with tier-1 consultancies.

Experience

  • Bayerische Landesbank (8 yrs)
    • Head of Debt Capital Markets
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Head of DCM Origination Corporates
      Apr 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Director Financial and ESG Advisory
      May 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr

  • DCM Origination at UniCredit
    Oct 2014 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Origination, structuring and execution of complex hybrid capital products for European corporate clients as well as liability management solutions for corporate, sovereign and financial institutions issuers across UniCredit’s client franchise

  • Debt Capital Markets - Origination at Raiffeisen Bank International AG
    Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 · 11 mos

  • Debt Capital Markets - Origination at UniCredit
    Aug 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Corporate Treasury Sales at UniCredit Bank Austria AG
    Jul 2007 - Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos