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

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 M&A, Debt Advisory, DCM and solutions businesses. Our global sector teams include Consumer, FIG, Industrials, Natural Resources and Power, and Financial Sponsors.

Role overview:

As part of Debt Advisory team and involved in the origination and execution of debt advisory mandates which are either standalone or part of M&S 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 M&A 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 competencies

Explore Insights & 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).