Associate, Investment Banker, FIG

Nomura; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment banking is seeking an Associate Investment Banker to join their Financial Institutions Group in London. The role involves supporting M&A transactions, strategic advisory efforts, and financial modelling. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in the FIG sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in FIG sector, ideally in capital-light segments.
• Strong interest in investment banking with prior experience preferred.
• Fluency in a European language is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in executing M&A transactions and strategic advisory.
• Preparing pitch books and discussion materials.
• Conducting financial modelling and valuation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Job title: Investment Banker FIG
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Investment Banking

Location: London

Financial Institutions Group

FIG is one of the largest teams in Investment Banking and executes high profile deals, providing analysts with unparalleled deal execution experience. Diversified Financials (incl. asset and wealth managers, insurance brokers and fund administrators) as a subsector of FIG is a highly dynamic and an in-demand specialism where the right candidate will be able to grow a rewarding career. FIG as a whole is a dominant revenue contributor in the EMEA Investment Banking Division. Diversified Financials operate EMEA-wide coverage alongside other sectors including banks, insurance, specialty finance (consumer finance, leasing, etc.). The team is closely integrated with key product teams across Global Finance (Equity Advisory and Debt Capital Markets, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Insurance and Risk Solutions Group).

Key objectives critical to success:

Assisting in execution of on-going deals within the group, e.g. M&A transactions, strategic advisory

Supporting senior bankers delivering strategic advice to clients

Strategic idea generation and sector coverage

Preparation of pitch book and discussion materials

Data analysis

Financial modelling and valuation

Project management and client handling

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Experience / strong interest in FIG sector, ideally the capital-light segment

Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services/Corporate Finance Group of ‘Big 4’ Accountancy Firm or boutique advisory firm

Mastery of complex modelling and financial analysis (e.g. operating models, DCF, merger models, LBO)

Detail orientated and accurate

Ability to identify key issues, draw conclusions and raise questions about results

Takes ownership and drives processes forward

Prioritises and coordinates projects effectively

Judgement

Prior experience working within the capital-light subsector of FIG

Fluency in a European language

Culture & Conduct

Contributes to desired culture

Aware of different values / styles

Maintains own and holds others to high standards of behavior

Seeks to develop

Aware of impact of own strengths / weaknesses

Learns from experience

Client-Centricity & Business Acumen

Demonstrates understanding of current market

Pays attention to detail, synthesizes accurately

Articulates own contributions to divisional and firm-wide strategy

Embraces and balances new / differing ways of thinking / working

Makes decisions appropriate to their role, knows when and how to escalate

Knows when / how to compromise

Responds positively to changing needs and circumstances

Proactively participates in own and others' performance year

Assists in recruiting and on boarding new team members

Gives credit to others for positive contributions

Builds collaborative and productive working relationships

Provides on-the-job training to colleagues

Provides and listens to constructive, timely and specific feedback to resolve conflict

Communication & Connectivity

Adjusts communication style to suit topic / audience

Communicates ideas and issues clearly and with consideration

Questions to understand others’ views

Is a proven and credible resource

Builds internal network

Willingly works with others to share information

Execution & Delivery

Maintains positive commitment to results

Takes on challenging assignments

Executes priority actions on-time

Keeps stakeholders updated, manages expectations

Persists when confronted with resistance

Seeks, listens to and accepts feedback

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and General Business

• Industries

  Banking, Capital Markets, and Financial Services

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