Associate, Investment Banker, FIG

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate in its Investment Banking division focusing on the Financial Institutions Group in London. This role involves executing high-profile deals, supporting senior bankers, and providing insights in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment banking and excel in financial analysis, project management, and client relations.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the FIG sector, ideally capital-light segment.
• Experience in Investment Banking or Corporate Finance.
• Mastery of complex modelling and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of M&A transactions and strategic advisory.
• Prepare pitch books and discussion materials.
• Conduct financial modelling and valuation.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Client handling

Job description

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Job Title: Associate, Investment Banker, FIG

Job Code: 9915

Country: GB

City: London

Skill Category: Investment Banking

Description:

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Job title: Investment Banker FIG
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Investment BankingLocation: 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).

Role desciprtion

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:

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Prior experience working within the capital-light subsector of FIG

• Fluency in a European language

Nomura competencies

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

• Anticipates client needs

• Pays attention to detail, synthesizes accurately

• Sees problems, recommends solutions

Strategy & Innovation

• 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

• Is able to change direction quickly

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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

• Balances listening / talking

• 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

Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We 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.