Job Title:  Investment Banking Associate, Financial Sponsors Group

Nomura Overview

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

Department Overview

Nomura’s Investment Banking Division (IBD) provides a vast array of advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists

The Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) is an integral part of IBD and works seamlessly in collaboration with Coverage groups and products to provide comprehensive and innovative advisory, financing and risk solutions to our Sponsor clients across global sectors such as consumer / retail / leisure, healthcare, technology, financial institutions, Greentech (including infrastructure, natural resources and power)

 Responsibilities

• Assist in managing relationships with Sponsor client, help to identify deal opportunities to monetize Sponsor client relationship
• Drive and coordinate with internal product and coverage teams to assist deal execution
• Conduct valuation analysis, build and review complex financial models, strong understanding of LBO structures, debt financing, and capital structure optimization
• Analyze portfolio companies and assess potential exit scenarios or value creation strategies
• Prepare pitch books and marketing materials for client meetings; stay current on market trends, sponsor activities, deal flow, and sector dynamics 
• The position is based in Singapore and work with cross-functional teams around the region

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of Investment Banking experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within Financial Sponsors Group.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in  writing Advanced financial modelling and financial analytical for Clients.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills – ability to interact confidently with clients and other professionals
• Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups or regions
• Self-starter who can drive projects and workstreams
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment in order to meet deadlines
• A strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork, including guiding junior analysts
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts

Regional Disclaimers / Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer