Investment Banker, Transport and Logistics, VP/ Senior Associate

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking. Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Department Overview: Nomura's Investment Banking division provides an 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, with a focus on domestic, regional and cross-border collaboration in M&A, DCM, acquisition finance and solutions businesses. Our global sector teams include Greentech Industrials and Infrastructure, Consumer & Retail, FIG, Healthcare, Business Services, Media and Technology, and Financial Sponsors. The Greentech Industrials and Infrastructure (“GII”) team is one of the leading and largest sector teams at Nomura with a strong track record and significant transaction pipeline across low carbon infrastructure, energy, transport and logistics, digital infrastructure, water and environmental sectors. The Transport and Logistics vertical is an integral part of the Nomura GII team working on transactions in multiple jurisdictions across the EMEA region. The team has been involved in a range of landmark M&A transactions over the past few years, advising a range of transport operators, private equity funds, infrastructure funds and sovereign wealth funds. The team is active across investment strategies (core, core+, value-add) and sub-verticals within the transport and logistics universe (e.g. airports, terminals, OSW vessels, car parks, road logistics, leasing, etc.).

Role Description: Typical work includes a mix of execution and client coverage, including:

• Financial analysis, due diligence, process management, deal origination support and client deal team interaction.
• Required to co-ordinate and work with all other product, geography and industry teams, including M&A, Infrastructure Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Debt Advisory and Equity Advisory.
• Opportunity to work on a range of transaction types, including sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, debt and equity raising and leveraged buyouts.
• Broad engagement across teams/groups, for example: M&A, Infrastructure Finance, Debt Advisory, Equity Advisory, Structured and Risk solutions (e.g., IR or FX derivatives).
• Opportunity to work in close contact with senior members of the team with great level of exposure.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Experience of working within Investment Banking / Corporate Finance / M&A.
• Experience in the Energy and Infrastructure sector with preference for previous exposure to transport and logistics transactions.
• Ability to interact confidently with other banking professionals and clients.
• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail including financial modelling and valuation.
• Proven experience in leading M&A deal execution in the relevant sector.
• Experience of working in a project-based environment with tight deadlines.
• Proactiveness, resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm.
• Outstanding academic record.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours:

• 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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work: The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion: Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.