Acquisition & Leveraged finance - VP

Nomura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a Vice President in London to lead structuring and documentation workstreams across deals from marketing to closing. You will develop strategies to win mandates and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure robust financing structures.

You will bring a qualified law background with at least 4 years PQE in leveraged finance, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of leveraged finance product documentation and structuring.
• Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in leveraged finance specifically.
• Secondment experience at a bank or financial institution (optional but valued).
• Proven experience negotiating and drafting core leveraged finance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring and documentation workstreams from marketing to closing.
• Develop structuring and execution strategies to win mandates and respond to grids.
• Coordinate with external counsel on deal documentation and structuring themes.
• Present proposed financing structures and key terms to Credit Committee.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Legal qualification

PQE 4+ years

Documentation drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Lawyer (England & Wales)

Job description

Job title

Vice President, Structuring & Execution Function / Sector Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, EMEA

Department

Investment Banking Division

Location

London

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking. Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

Nomura's investment banking division provides a vast array of advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists. The Acquisition & Leveraged Finance ("ALF") group sits within Nomura's investment banking business. The team executes leveraged finance transactions for sponsor clients across loans, high yield bonds and private credit, providing debt financing for leveraged buyouts (LBOs), acquisitions and refinancings.

Role Description

Lead structuring and documentation workstreams within deal execution from marketing to closing:

• Develop structuring and execution strategies that help position the team to win mandates
• Assist origination in responding to grids, negotiating term sheets, commitment documentation and SFAs
• Manage the interaction with our counsel on a given deal
• Liaise with outside law firms and counterparts at other banks to stay abreast of current documentation and structuring themes; arrange trainings for team as appropriate
• Ensure the firm's position is protected through the documentation and escape material issues as appropriate
• Present proposed financing structures and key terms to Credit Committee, highlighting material structuring and documentation considerations
• Work with internal functions (finance, legal, loan ops, kyc) to ensure deal closings go smoothly
• Support the leveraged finance team in financial resource planning working with relevant internal stakeholders
• With the ALF COO, represent the leveraged finance team on business change and regulatory initiatives, assessing their impact on the business and coordinating the team's input

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• In-depth understanding of leveraged finance product documentation and structuring
• Qualified Lawyer (admitted to practice in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction)
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in leveraged finance specifically
• Secondment experience at a bank or financial institution (optional but valued)
• In-depth understanding of leveraged finance product documentation and structuring, including grids, commitment papers, term sheets and facility agreements
• Proven experience negotiating and drafting core leveraged finance documentation
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills - ability to interact confidently with banking professionals and clients
• Team work - experience working in a project based environment with tight deadlines and as part of a broader team

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision : Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions : Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People : Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability : Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion : Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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