Investment Banker, UK M&A

OverviewCompany overviewNomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & 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 www.nomura.comJob Title: Investment Banker, UK M&A (within EMEA M&A)Corporate Title: AssociateDepartment: Investment Banking DivisionLocation: London Role & Responsibilities 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. Collaborating across geographies and products, we provide comprehensive and innovative financing, advisory and risk solutions to our clients across global sectors such as consumer retail, greentech, infrastructure and industrials, healthcare, technology, media and services, financial institutions and financial sponsors. The EMEA M&A team is one of the largest and highest profile teams within the Investment Banking Division. The team comprises four managing and executive directors, supported by mid- and junior level bankers, drawn from a variety of countries and backgrounds. The team provides clients with holistic corporate finance advice including strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, defence advisory and divestments. Role includes a mix of M&A execution and client coverage including: valuation, financial modelling, UK Takeover Rules, strategic analysis, due diligence, structuring and documentation, deal financing and process management. Requires close coordination and collaboration with all industry and geography teams, as well as other product teams such as Equity Advisory and Client Financing Solutions (including Acquisition and Leveraged Finance, Risk Solutions Group among others). Opportunity to work on a range of transaction types including sell-side and buy-side M&A, cross-border, public takeovers, joint ventures, asset carve-outs, equity raising and leveraged buyouts. Associate role will entail increased responsibility in executing transactions and maintaining client communication, ensuring overall quality of work produced, presenting analysis to clients and training and development of Analysts. Qualifications We are recruiting bankers at the Associate level. Successful candidates will likely possess: Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firm Experience with regard to or desire to learn the UK Takeover Code Distinctive academic record: consistently highly rated versus their peer group Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high profile M&A transactions 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). Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr