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

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking an Investment Banker for their UK M&A team. The successful candidate will manage client communications, execute transactions, and contribute to financial modelling. Ideal candidates should have prior investment banking experience and strong analytical skills. This role demands teamwork and the ability to meet high-pressure deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services, or boutique advisory firms is preferred.
• Desire to originate and execute high-profile M&A transactions is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions and manage client communications.
• Contribute to valuation and financial modelling.
• Coordinate with various teams and manage transactions.

Skills

Experience in Investment Banking

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Investment Banker, UK M&A (within EMEA M&A). Corporate Title: Associate. Department: Investment Banking Division. Location: London.

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Department Overview: Nomura’s Investment Banking Division provides advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations worldwide. The EMEA M&A team is one of the largest and highest profile within the Investment Banking Division and comprises managing and executive directors supported by mid- and junior level bankers. The team provides holistic corporate finance advisory including strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, defence advisory and divestments.

Nomura is a leader in global M&A with extensive cross-border experience across sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions and manage client communications, with increasing responsibility for Associates.
• Contribute to valuation, financial modelling, UK Takeover Code compliance, strategic analysis, due diligence, structuring and documentation, deal financing and process management.
• Coordinate with industry and geography teams and with other product teams (e.g., Equity Advisory, Client Financing Solutions, Acquisition and Leveraged Finance, Risk Solutions Group).
• Work on a range of transaction types including sell-side, buy-side, cross-border, public takeovers, joint ventures, asset carve-outs, equity raises and leveraged buyouts.
• Present analyses to clients and participate in training and development of Analysts.
• Maintain high-quality work and client service, in a fast-paced environment.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge

We are recruiting bankers at the Associate level. Successful candidates will likely possess:

• Experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firms.
• Experience with regard to or willingness to learn the UK Takeover Code.
• Strong academic record and consistent high performance within their peer group.
• Desire to originate and execute high-profile M&A transactions.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently with clients and professionals.
• Team-oriented with ability to work with colleagues in multiple groups or regions.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Inclusion & Development

• Respect DEI, foster psychological safety, and promote a risk-aware culture.