Investment Banking Consumer - Senior Associate / Vice President

Nomura 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.

About the role

As a member of the Investment Banking Division’s Consumer & Retail group, you will be working with managing directors, executive directors, associates, and analysts on servicing and executing client transactions.

• Developing and leading a coverage effort across selected Specialty Finance sub-sectors
• Execution of M&A transactions – responsible for business and valuation analysis, financial modelling, investor outreach and coordination of negotiations between parties
• Preparing new business presentations and information memorandums for clients
• Development, training, and mentoring of new associates and analysts

Requirements

• Outstanding academic qualifications: MBA or other relevant graduate degree desirable, but not required
• A minimum of 3-4 years of investment banking M&A experience
• Bulge bracket training program or Big 4 experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• SIE, Series 63, and 79 is required, or willingness to sit for the exams

Leadership Behaviours

• 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: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000 and $275,000 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).