Investment Banker, UK M&A (within EMEA M&A), Associate

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate to handle M&A execution and client coverage in the City of Westminster. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on team collaboration and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in investment banking and a desire to learn about the UK Takeover Code. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services or a boutique advisory firm.
• Desire to learn the UK Takeover Code.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions and maintain client communication.
• Identify problems and define clear vision.
• Evaluate options for problem resolution.
• Inspire and motivate team members.
• Engage in professional development.
• Foster inclusion and psychological safety.

Skills

Experience in Investment Banking or advisory firm

Knowledge of UK Takeover Code

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Distinctive academic record

Job description

Overview

Typical work includes a mix of M&A execution and client coverage including: valuation, financial modelling, UK Takeover Rules, strategic analysis, due diligence, structuring and documentation, deal financing and process management. Requires close coordination and collaboration with all industry and geography teams, as well as other product teams such as Equity Advisory and Client Financing Solutions (including Acquisition and Leveraged Finance, Risk Solutions Group among others). Opportunity to work on a range of transaction types including: sell-side and buy-side M&A, cross-border, public takeovers, joint ventures, asset carve-outs, equity raising and leveraged buyouts.

Responsibilities

• Associate role will entail increased responsibility in executing transactions and maintaining client communication, ensuring overall quality of work produced, presenting analysis to clients and training and development of Analysts.
• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate organizational capability by engaging proactively in professional development and promoting knowledge sharing.
• Foster inclusion by respecting DEI, creating a culture of psychological safety, and cultivating a risk-aware culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firm.
• Experience with regard to or desire to learn the UK Takeover Code.
• Distinctive academic record: consistently highly rated versus their peer group.
• Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high-profile M&A transactions.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills - ability to interact confidently with clients and other professionals.
• Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups or regions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment in order to meet deadlines.

About Nomura

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