Senior Associate or Junior Vice President, Wholesale Strategy - Investment Banking focus

Job Title: Wholesale Strategist

Corporate Title: Senior Associate or Junior Vice President

Department: Wholesale Strategy, Investment Banking Division

Location: London, UK

Department Overview:

Wholesale division at Nomura encompasses the Global Markets and Investment Banking businesses. The division has operations across all four regions – Japan, Asia (ex Japan), EMEA and Americas – and is a globally integrated franchise.

The Investment Banking division provides a comprehensive suite of products and services to corporate, sponsor, financial institutions, and government / supranational clients. It operates across targeted sectors to deliver strategic advice, financing, and derivative solutions to its clients. The investment Banking division includes traditional products such as M&A Advisory, Acquisition and Leveraged Finance, Debt and Equity Capital Markets and non-traditional financing / solutions products across Fixed Income, Equity and Insurance.

The Investment Banking Strategy team occupies a pivotal role in shaping the direction of this division. The team works directly with senior management to establish the right strategy for reaching Nomura’s Investment Banking aspirations in the rapidly changing market environment.

The work of the strategy team can include projects related to growth strategy, market entry strategy, product/regional strategy, business performance reviews, operating model analysis, business optimisation, strategic investments and inorganic growth opportunities, market and competitor analysis. Embedding and executing the strategy is also an essential part of the role. The team works closely with COO teams across regions to translate the strategy into business specific initiatives to drive progress and accountability.

The London based team works as a part of one global team, collaborating closely with partners in strategy and COO teams across regions. The team also works closely with Finance, Human Resources and Technology teams.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

A mid-level strategist is a key senior member of Nomura’s Wholesale Strategy team and will play a critical role in advancing the firm’s strategic initiatives.

Lead Strategic Projects: Take ownership of key projects and workstreams, driving them from ideation to execution while collaborating closely with team members. Over time, take on greater responsibility in shaping the team’s priorities.

Individual Contribution: Act as a hands-on contributor across a diverse range of projects, delivering actionable insights and high-quality outputs.

Multi-Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational priorities.

Team Leadership: Train and mentor junior team members, fostering their development and ensuring effective workload distribution.

Stakeholder Engagement: Manage internal stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

In this role, the candidate will benefit from driving meaningful strategic impact, gaining leadership exposure, collaborating on a global scale, and advancing their career growth.

Candidate Desired Profile:

• 4-7 years of experience. Banking or Management Consulting experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong PowerPoint proficiency to develop presentations for senior management.
• Strong analytical / Excel skills, including ability to develop financial models and perform data analysis.
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) – ability to interact with senior management with confidence.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task efficiently and meet project deadlines.
• ‘Problem-solving’ and ‘project mode’ temperament – willing to see a task through to completion at a high level of skill and professionalism.
• Interest in the wider Capital Markets and Investment Banking environment.

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).