Acquisition & Leveraged finance - VP

Job title: Vice President, Structuring & ExecutionFunction / Sector Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, EMEADepartment: Investment Banking DivisionLocation: LondonCompany overviewNomura 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. For further information about Nomura, visit Department Overview:Nomura’s investment banking division 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 Acquisition & Leveraged Finance (“ALF”) group sits within Nomura’s investment banking business. The team executes leveraged finance transactions for sponsor clients across loans, high yield bonds and private credit, providing debt financing for leveraged buyouts (LBOs), acquisitions and refinancings.Role Description:Lead structuring and documentation workstreams within deal execution from marketing to closing:Develop structuring and execution strategies that help position the team to win mandatesAssist origination in responding to grids, negotiating term sheets, commitment documentation and SFAsManage the interaction with our counsel on a given dealLiaise with outside law firms and counterparts at other banks to stay abreast of current documentation and structuring themes; arrange trainings for team as appropriateEnsure the firm’s position is protected through the documentation and escalate material issues as appropriatePresent proposed financing structures and key terms to Credit Committee, highlighting material structuring and documentation considerationsWork with internal functions (finance, legal, loan ops, kyc) to ensure deal closings go smoothlySupport the leveraged finance team in financial resource planning working with relevant internal stakeholdersWith the ALF COO, represent the leveraged finance team on business change and regulatory initiatives, assessing their impact on the business and coordinating the team’s inputSkills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:In-depth understanding of leveraged finance product documentation and structuringQualified Lawyer (admitted to practice in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction)Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in leveraged finance specificallySecondment experience at a bank or financial institution (optional but valued)In-depth understanding of leveraged finance product documentation and structuring, including grids, commitment papers, term sheets and facility agreementsProven experience negotiating and drafting core leveraged finance documentationAbility to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills – ability to interact confidently with banking professionals and clientsTeam work – experience working in a project based environment with tight deadlines and as part of a broader teamNomura Leadership BehavioursExplore 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).Diversity & InclusionNomura 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.Right to WorkThe 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.Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer