Job Title:  Investment Banking Associate (FIG)

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

Investment Banking

Nomura's Investment Banking department is a leading global player offering a comprehensive range of advisory and capital-raising services to clients. With a focus on innovation and creativity, the team delivers tailored solutions to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. Nomura's Investment Banking team specialises in mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, and restructuring and financing, with a strong track record of success and exceptional service to clients across industries. Through its global network and expertise, Nomura's Investment Banking department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and delivering value to clients in the financial industry.

Nomura’s Australian Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is looking to add an analyst to the team to assist with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Prior FIG sector experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will have had exposure to M&A, be naturally curious, looking to take the next step in their career, and able to leverage a positive, self-driven attitude to execute transactions and support marketing activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models including DCF, merger models, LBO, and comparable company/precedent transaction analyses to support M&A and strategic advisory mandates.
• Assist senior bankers in preparing client-ready analysis and materials for live M&A transactions and new business origination by preparing high-quality marketing materials and client presentations.
• Support due diligence processes, including data room management and coordination with legal, accounting, and other external advisors
• Conduct in-depth market, industry, and company research on financial institutions to support deal origination and client pitches.
• Monitor and analyse sector trends, regulatory developments, and comparable transactions to help identify potential client opportunities.
• Collaborate with global Nomura teams on cross-border transactions.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc analytical and administrative tasks to support deal teams under tight deadlines.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Investment banking / boutique advisory, or corporate development experience.
• Financial modelling and financial analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• The ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines.
• A strong sense of personal integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts.

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