Investment Banker, Debt Advisory, Senior Associate or Junior Vice President

OverviewCompany overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East and 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: Investment Banker, Debt Advisory, Senior Associate or Junior Vice President

Corporate Title: Associate or Vice President

Department: Investment Banking Division

Location: London, UK

Department overview:

Nomura''s investment banking division provides a vast array of advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists, with a focus on domestic, regional and cross-border collaboration in MandA, Debt Advisory, DCM and solutions businesses. Our global sector teams include Consumer, FIG, Industrials, Natural Resources and Power, and Financial Sponsors.

Role overviewAs part of Debt Advisory team and involved in the origination and execution of debt advisory mandates which are either standalone or part of MandA and/or Standalone (MandS) mandates. The role reports to MD Head of Debt Advisory.

Key objectives critical to success

Works closely with industry and geographical coverage teams, aiding in structuring and raising of debt capital in the context of MandA transactions or stand-alone refinancing / debt raises

Keeps close contact with the clients, understand their portfolios and financing needs (growth, capex, maturity etc)

Develop a deep understanding and network of potential lenders

Produce content and deliver marketing and transaction execution

Candidate to take responsibility for all phases of transaction execution as the main execution contact, and escalates pinch-points in transactions to the superiors as and when necessary

Candidate to manage junior resource workstreams with respect to modelling, due diligence, and marketing material preparations

Candidate expected to lead negotiation with lenders on the terms of financial agreements on behalf of the clients

Working with MDs/EDs will lead pitch preparation and support in pitch delivery

Keeps abreast of market opportunities and support and, from time to time, leads marketing efforts

Develop and maintain client relationship

Train and develop junior bankers; participate in recruiting and talent management initiatives

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firm

Distinctive academic record: consistently highly rated versus their peer group

Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high profile debt advisory mandates

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

Nomura competenciesExplore Insights and Vision

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity StatementNomura 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.

DISCLAIMERThis 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.

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