Investment Banker, FIG, Associate (French Speaker)

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Investment Banker for its Financial Institutions Group. The candidate will assist in executing high-profile deals and support seniors in providing strategic advice. Essential skills include strong financial analysis and modeling aptitude, alongside experience or keen interest in the FIG sector. The role promises excellent career growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with the FIG sector is essential.
• Proven experience within Investment Banking or a relevant advisory role is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing ongoing deals including M&A transactions.
• Support senior bankers in strategic advice delivery to clients.
• Prepare pitch book and discussion materials.

Skills

Experience / strong interest in FIG sector

Experience working within Investment Banking or 'Big 4' Accountancy Firm

Mastery of complex modelling and financial analysis

Detail oriented and accurate

Ability to identify key issues

Ownership and driving processes

Project coordination

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).

Key objectives and 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