Senior Associate or Vice President, COO Office, Investment Banking in London

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.

Role Description

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / VP to join our Investment Banking COO team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the center of a fast-paced business, collaborating directly with bankers from Analyst to Managing Director and partnering with senior Advisory & CFS product bankers. You will be instrumental in both strategic deliverables and day-to-day business management, with regular engagement across global functions and leadership. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with proven success in COO or Business Management roles who want to accelerate their careers in Investment Banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Working closely with senior Advisory & CFS product bankers — supporting them with strategic deliverables, business reviews and day-to-day scorecard management. Liaise globally, collaborating with global sector teams.
• Executive Support: Support Senior IB Management in preparing presentations for executive meetings and cross-product and/or cross-regional initiatives.
• Business Management: Oversee pipeline management and project approval processes, partnering closely with Finance for revenue performance and forecasting. Analyse and report on business/competitor performance.
• MI & Data Analytics: Develop and enhance Management Information (MI) using Salesforce, Business Objects, and internal tools. Maintain critical business databases. Create dashboards and reporting packages to inform management decisions. Leverage technology and the use of AI – promoting use cases both with Business Partners and within COO to boost productivity and competitive positioning.
• Project & Process Ownership: Lead and deliver projects that improve business efficiency or drive strategic priorities. Prepare high-quality materials for offsites, planning sessions, and board-level discussions.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with key support functions (Technology, Finance, Operations, HR) to resolve business issues and execute new initiatives. Champion improvements to processes and oversee cost control.
• Risk, Conduct & Control: Ensure robust compliance with business policies and regulatory standards; drive conduct and best practices across teams.

Desired Profile, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Relevant Experience: COO/Business Management experience in Investment Banking or adjacent financial services. Experience managing business processes, strategic planning, or MI development within a global, fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build credibility quickly with bankers and senior management. Effective at navigating complex stakeholder groups and multicultural teams.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong understanding of investment banking workflows, financial analysis, and resource allocation. Ideally experienced user of Salesforce, Business Objects, MS Office and AI tools; data visualization/dashboarding experience a plus.
• Execution Excellence: Detail-oriented, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to switch seamlessly between tactical execution and high-level strategy.

Nomura competencies

• 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 psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.