Job Title:  Investment Banking Industrials - Associate

Corporate Title: Associate 2

Department: Investment Banking

Location: New York

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

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.

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Department overview:

The Industrials team is based in New York with expertise in Packaging, Engineered Products, Industrial Tech and Specialty Distribution. Our clients include leading domestic and global corporates as well as prominent private equity funds. The Industrials Coverage Group is looking to hire an Associate 2 who can contribute immediately to a nimble and collaborative team experiencing strong momentum.

Role Description / Areas of responsibility:

A career within the Nomura Industrials team provides an exceptional learning experience led by experienced senior bankers and an opportunity to develop the investment banking skillset while acquiring strong sector knowledge and thorough understanding of industry trends.

• Lead role in Deal Execution: Work closely with clients and execution teams on live transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, capital raisings, financings, and derivative transactions
• Client Relationship Management: Produce and present ideas at client meetings as a member of a deal team alongside senior bankers
• Strategic Analysis: Through financial, structural, and business risk analysis, support transactions and client presentations
• New Business Development: Actively participate in the effort to pitch and win new mandates from clients, leverage proprietary content and generate value-additive ideas
• Team Management and Development: Manage analysts to execute deliverables for clients and support the training and mentoring of junior professionals

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• 4+ years of investment banking experience; bulge bracket or boutique program training required
• Outstanding academic qualifications; strong GPA
• Previous experience and interest in the Industrials sector considered a plus
• Excellent financial modelling experience (e.g. operating models, LBO)
• Experience in sell-side and buy-side M&A execution
• Ability to manage teams and client deliverables
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Team work: experience working in a project based environment with tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Series 79 and 63 required

*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