Job Title:  IB-Banker Producer

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Investment Banking

Location: New York                                         

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $175K & $200K / year*

Company Overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview:

Investment Banking in the Americas

The Americas Investment Banking Division (IBD) provides a comprehensive range of advisory and financing solutions to corporations and institutions globally. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with expertise across advisory, coverage, and product specializations

• Coverage: Includes Financial Sponsors and Industry-focused coverage across Consumer/Retail, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Technology & Media Services, and Greentech, Industrials & Infrastructure sectors
• Client Financing & Solutions: Product specialists delivering tailored solutions across Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Risk Solutions, and Debt Capital Markets
• M&A: Comprehensive advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alternatives

Investment Banking Senior Associate Role Overview

Our New York M&A group collaborates with global strategic and financial sponsor clients on sell-side and buy-side transactions, with a particular emphasis on cross-border and complex transactions.

As a Senior Associate in the M&A Group, you will play a critical role in providing advisory services on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with Managing Directors, Executive Directors, and colleagues from other Industry and Product teams to support and execute transactions. This role offers significant exposure to live deal execution, client interaction, and leadership opportunities within internal deal teams.

What Role Might You Play and Desired Skillset

Deal Execution:

• Collaborate with clients and internal execution teams on live M&A transactions
• Demonstrate a self-starter attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to independently lead due diligence processes and develop high-quality pitch materials
• Advanced valuation and financial modelling expertise, including proficiency in DCF, LBO and accretion / dilution analyses
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities to handle multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

Client Relationship Management and Business Development:

• Actively contribute to idea generation and present strategic recommendations during client meetings as part of a collaborative deal team, working closely with senior bankers
• Develop relationships with corporate clients and private equity sponsors to support ongoing business development efforts

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with a strong capacity to distill complex financial concepts into clear, client-facing deliverables

Team Management and Development:

• Lead and oversee analysts while coordinating with other Industry and Product groups to deliver high-quality client work. Actively contribute to the training, development, and mentorship of junior team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple deal teams and workflows concurrently, while serving as a mentor and role model for analysts and associates

Requirements:

• Minimum required: 3 years of prior investment banking experience in an investment banking M&A role
• DCF, LBO, accretion / dilution modeling skills
• Advanced valuation, financial and accounting acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, FactSet, and Dealogic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Series 73 and 69 required
• Outstanding academic qualifications

*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, including 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), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer