Structured Finance Associate – AssetBacked & Specialty EMEA

Nomura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in London is seeking an Associate/Junior VP for Global Markets to underwrite, structure and execute financings on the Asset Backed and Trade Finance desk across EMEA. The role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in structured finance and credit analysis.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, perform due diligence, build financial models and support transaction approvals throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Science preferred.
• At least 3 years of structured finance underwriting experience in an investment bank or private equity fund.
• Strong quantitative and technical abilities including financial modelling.
• Proven project management, analytical and credit skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, structure and execute structured financings of specialty finance platforms and receivables in EMEA.
• Research asset classes and markets relevant to potential or existing transactions to form trading views and inform transaction underwriting, structuring and risk management.
• Coordinate transaction due diligence and execution work streams with third party advisers and legal counsels.
• Model transactions throughout their lifecycles (origination, underwriting and post-closing).
• Work in partnership with our client coverage teams to identify and assess opportunities and contribute to transaction idea generation.
• Prepare internal transaction approval memos and collaborate with credit risk and other control functions throughout transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Structured Finance

Financial Modelling

Credit Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MSc in Science

Job description

Nomura in London is seeking an Associate/Junior VP for Global Markets to underwrite, structure and execute financings on the Asset Backed and Trade Finance desk across EMEA. The role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in structured finance and credit analysis.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, perform due diligence, build financial models and support transaction approvals throughout the lifecycle.