Investment Banker, FIG, Associate

Nomura International; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Investment Banker specializing in the Financial Institutions Group. The role involves executing M&A transactions, supporting senior bankers with strategic advice, and requires mastery of complex financial analysis. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in the FIG sector and proven experience in investment banking. The firm values diversity and inclusion, providing an equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking or Corporate Finance is required.
• Fluency in a European language is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assists in execution of M&A transactions.
• Supports senior bankers in delivering strategic advice.
• Generates strategic ideas and prepares materials.

Skills

Experience / strong interest in FIG sector

Mastery of complex modelling and financial analysis

Detail orientated and accurate

Ability to identify key issues

Takes ownership and drives processes forward

Job description

Investment Banker, FIG, Associate

Nomura International London, United Kingdom

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 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).

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

Trusted Partner

• Understand clients' needs and issues, and provide solutions utilizing Nomura Group company's resources, earn the clients' trust
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge as an employee of Nomura, instead of focusing only on one's own area of expertise; play a part in improving the company's services level and corporate value

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Take on new challenges for improvement and cultivate a corporate culture of challenge by driving change in business operations
• Teamwork Collaboration
• Ensure views are not biased, accept different opinions and perspectives, and collaborate with other members to create common values

Influence

• Provide appropriate guidance to others and act in a manner that places emphasis on the performance and growth of the organization

Integrity

• Improve further the understanding and awareness of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions from a management position

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.

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