Job Title:  Investment Banking Associate - DCM

Corporate Title: Associate 

Department: Investment Banking

Location: New York    

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $175K / year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information). 

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 considered 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 vast array of advisory and financing solutions capabilities to corporations and institutions around the world. Our global teams consist of experienced professionals who act as advisory, coverage, and product specialists.

• Coverage: Financial Sponsors coverage and Industry coverage in areas including Consumer / Retail, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Technology and Media Services, and Greentech Industrials and Infrastructure
• Client Financing & Solutions: Product specialists in traditional capital markets and financing functions, including Debt Capital Markets, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Risk Solutions, and
• M&A: Advisory services pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, strategic assignments, and debt and equity advisory

Debt Capital Markets / 4(a)(2) US Private Placements Associate

Opportunity to join the Americas Debt Capital Markets team, within Nomura’s Investment Banking Division. Become an integral Part of the 4(a)(2) US Private Placement team buildout involved in the origination and execution (syndication and placement) of USPP mandates. Join a growing franchise within Nomura, leveraging vast experience and track record of the USPP product, strong execution capabilities and investor relationships. Work in conjunction with the coverage teams in Investment Banking with particular focus around Project Finance / Infrastructure, FIG, and Japanese Corporates along with US/UK debt advisory and Infrastructure Power Finance (IPF) within Global Markets. Assist with the buildout of US Infrastructure Debt Advisory in conjunction with PDS and NomuraGreentech. Nomura’s US Private Placement business is a core focus of the bank, representing a substantial growth opportunity for Nomura.

What Role Might You Play?

• Deal Execution: Work closely with clients and senior-level bankers to pitch and execute 4(a)(2) transactions. Develop a deep understanding and network with USPP investors and infrastructure debt funds. Support in all phases of transaction execution
• Client Relationship Management & Deliverables: Generate and present marketing materials and ideas at client meetings as a member of the deal team, alongside senior bankers. Day to day involvement in pitch creation, structuring and modelling on behalf of clients.
• Strategic Analysis: Thorough company diligence, financial, structural, and business risk analysis to support transactions and client presentations
• Team Management and Development: Manage Analyst(s) to execute deliverables for clients and support the training and mentoring of junior professionals. Work closely with other product and industry and geographical coverage teams
• New Business Development: Actively participate in the effort to pitch and win new USPP mandates from clients, leverage proprietary content and ideas.

Requirements

• 3+ years of investment banking experience; debt capital markets and US Private Placements experience a plus
• Project finance and infrastructure exposure including modeling a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset  
• Outstanding academic qualifications
• Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high profile and unique mandates across 4(a)(2) USPPs and infrastructure debt advisory
• 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
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills – ability to interact confidently with clients and other professionals
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional technical and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Bloomberg; experience with AI applications a plus
• SIE and Series 63 and 79 (Series 7 a plus)

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

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

*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