Investment Banker, FIG, Associate (French Speaker)

LGBT Great; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking an Investment Banker in the Financial Institutions Group. The role involves assisting in M&A transactions and providing strategic advice to clients. Candidates should have a strong interest in the FIG sector, experience in Investment Banking, and be fluent in French and English. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile deals and gain invaluable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the capital-light segment of the FIG sector.
• Mastery of operating models, DCF, merger models, and LBO.
• Ability to coordinate projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of ongoing deals, e.g., M&A transactions.
• Support senior bankers with strategic advice to clients.
• Prepare pitch books and discussion materials.

Skills

Experience / strong interest in FIG sector

Experience in Investment Banking or Big 4

Complex modelling and financial analysis

Detail oriented and accurate

Judgment

Fluency in French and English

Job description

Overview

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

Job title and location

Job title: Investment Banker, Financial Institutions Group (French Speaker)

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Investment Banking

Location: London

Role description

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).

Responsibilities

• 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
• Fluency in French and English

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

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer