Job Title: Associate, Real Estate

Job Code: 9226

Country: AU

City: Sydney

Skill Category: Global Markets

Description:

Job Title: Real Estate

Corporate Title: Associate

Division: Global Markets

Location: Sydney

SFID: 9226

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.

Divisional Overview

Nomura's Global Markets department offers clients worldwide liquidity, market insights, and execution services across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's emphasis on innovation and technology ensures access to advanced trading platforms and tailored solutions. Specializing in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, Nomura's Global Markets team has a strong global presence and is renowned for exceptional client service. With expertise, global reach, and a commitment to innovation, the department is poised to drive growth and success in the financial industry.

Job Overview

The Associate will perform a critical role with the research, origination, structuring, execution, distribution and ongoing portfolio management of private credit transactions in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on real estate. The role will entail working across all real estate sectors and geographies across senior and subordinated loans, special situations and distressed credit, secondary loan acquisitions and other various complex credit and equity transactions.

Responsibilities

Support due diligence, structuring, execution, syndication and portfolio management of private credit transactions in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on real estate transactions.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis to evaluate and analyse various credit products and work directly with clients to provide a diverse array of credit solutions.
Lead the due diligence process for new transactions by acting as project coordinator, including identifying and managing the procurement of key consultants including valuation, construction, QS, planning, legal, agents and market data
Perform financial and credit analysis, including detailed financial modelling and sensitivity analysis
Prepare internal briefing materials, presentations, and memos for investment committee
Assist senior team members with structuring, including drafting and negotiation of term sheets
Assist senior team members with the syndication of new transactions, leading the preparation of marketing materials including pitch-decks and co-ordinating due diligence processes with Nomura’s capital partners
Assist drafting and reviewing transaction documentation including non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, loan documentation, shareholder and warrant agreements
Coordinate with internal stakeholders including credit risk, legal, compliance and middle office functions
Lead KYC/AML on new deals
Ongoing portfolio and client management: periodic reporting on key positions of the group, analysis of covenant compliance, engaging with existing borrowers and co-lenders to monitor performance
Project specific work, as required

Key Deliverables

Deliver high quality of work, within time constraints; manage multiple projects under time pressure, within a growing business
Be an effective communicator, working closely with clients and execution teams to ensure deals are executed smoothly and transactions risk minimized

Requirements

Minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of experience at an investment bank, commercial bank or private credit manager specializing in real estate
Advanced financial modelling and financial analytical skills utilizing Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of real estate legal and regulatory frameworks in ANZ
Experience in direct real estate due diligence, valuation and underwriting
Strong presentation skills utilizing Microsoft Word and Power Point
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A high level of attention to detail
Strong organisation and multi-tasking skills
The ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines within an expanding business
The ability to perform effectively independently and as part of a team

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