Job Title:  Real Estate and Portfolio Finance, Senior Associate / Vice President

Company overview

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Diversity, Equity & 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.

Job title:                     Real Estate and Portfolio Finance
Corporate Title:         Senior Associate or Vice President
Department:               Global Markets
Location:                    London

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across credit, interest rates and currency products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.

Desk Overview:

The desk’s broad mandate and expertise allows it to position its risk taking and activities where it identifies the highest relative value propositions with a focus on identifying market opportunities which require novel and creative solutions that do not fall within the standard boxes serviced by more industrialised competitors. Since its establishment, the desk has in particular developed a cutting edge franchise around financing the acquisition of performing / non-performing loans portfolios (granular / non-granular), and along with financing non-bank lending platforms originating RE-backed loans with consumers / SMEs. The financing solutions offered by the desk cut across the capital structure, with an ability to structure both senior and/or junior / subordinated structures when opportunities arise. The desk underwrites risk for the bank’s balance sheet and for distribution and has transacted in various jurisdictions and clients across Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite, structure and execute structured financings of specialty finance RE platforms and portfolio of RE backed loans

• Research asset classes and markets relevant to potential or existing transactions to form trading views and inform transaction underwriting, structuring and risk management

• Coordinate transaction due diligence and execution work streams with third party advisers and legal counsels

• Model transactions throughout their lifecycles (origination, underwriting and post-closing)

• Work in partnership with our client coverage teams to identify and assess opportunities and contribute to transaction idea generation

• Prepare internal transaction approval memos and collaborate with credit risk and other control functions throughout transaction lifecycle

Qualifications:

• At least 4-5 years of structured finance underwriting experience in an investment bank or a buy-side outfit.

• Strong understanding of real estate / mortgage backed loans essential; relevant experience in warehouse / portfolio / NPL financing desirable

• Candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in RE-backed credit structuring, and comfort with loans documentation

• Strong quantitative and technical abilities including financial modelling and excellent attention to detail.

• Proven project management, analytical and credit skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate long term interest in financial markets and exceptional work ethics. She or he will demonstrate personal integrity and a commitment to Nomura’s values and professional standards.

Nomura competencies

Culture & Conduct

• Makes significant culture contribution

• Sets diverse / inclusive work environment

• Demonstrates high professional integrity

• Actively participates in development opportunities

• Actively leverages strengths and addresses weaknesses

Client-Centricity & Business Acumen

• Expert in own business area, understands its market

• Generates commercial ideas to benefit clients

• Identifies and articulates core issues

• Assimilates and articulates complex information

• Develops workable recommendations

Strategy & Innovation

• Translates divisional and firm-wide strategies into plans

• Contributes innovative / entrepreneurial ideas

• Builds on others' insights and turns ideas into reality

• Knows when to decide / when to escalate

• Recognizes and takes action when changing circumstances require new approaches

• Adapts swiftly

Leadership & Collaboration

• Diligently and objectively evaluates own and others' performance throughout the year

• Identifies quality people

• Recognizes / communicates results, successes and learnings

• Collaborates within and across teams, involving the right people

• Supports / challenges colleagues

• Enables formal / informal development

• Anticipates potential conflict, takes steps to resolve

Communication & Connectivity

• Listens and communicates effectively at all levels

• Moves negotiations / discussions forward

• Gains co-operation / support for ideas

• Grows / maintains internal / external network

• Proactively works across teams / functions

Execution & Delivery

• Inspires positive commitment in others

• Keeps self / others focused on meeting goals

• Identifies conflicting priorities and manages accordingly

• Communicates changes to plans to relevant people

• Maintains commitment in the face of challenges

• Handles difficult feedback positively and constructivel

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.