Corporate Title: Associate/Junior VP
Department: Global Markets
Location: London, UK
Company overview
Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. 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
Department overview:
The Trading desk
The Asset Backed and Trade Finance desk is a diverse business within Nomura's Securitized Products division that brings together broad capabilities across financing, underwriting, structuring and risk management to provide holistic solutions to our clients. The group works closely with Investment Banking and Global Markets sales to originate, execute and distribute transactions.
The desk's broad mandate and expertise allow it to position its risk taking and activities where it identifies the highest relative value propositions with a focus on identifying market opportunities which require novel and creative solutions that do not fall within the standard boxes serviced by more industrialised competitors. During the past ten years, the desk has in particular developed a cutting-edge franchise non-performing loans speciality finance and financing of esoteric receivables with a focus on senior financing but with the ability to go deeper in the capital structure when opportunities arise. The desk underwrites risk for the bank's balance sheet and for distribution and has transacted in various jurisdictions and asset classes across Europe. Clients range from private equity sponsors to corporate and family offices with a focus on financial sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite, structure and execute structured financings of specialty finance platforms and receivables in EMEA
- Research asset classes and markets relevant to potential or existing transactions to form trading views and inform transaction underwriting, structuring and risk management
- Coordinate transaction due diligence and execution work streams with third party advisers and legal counsels
- Model transactions throughout their lifecycles (origination, underwriting and post-closing)
- Work in partnership with our client coverage teams to identify and assess opportunities and contribute to transaction idea generation
- Prepare internal transaction approval memos and collaborate with credit risk and other control functions throughout transaction lifecycle
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s Degree in Science preferred
- At least 3 years of structured finance underwriting experience in an investment bank or private equity fund
- Strong quantitative and technical abilities including financial modelling
- Proven project management, analytical and credit skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate long term interest in financial markets and exceptional work ethics. She or he will demonstrate personal integrity and a commitment to Nomura's values and professional standards.
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Portfolio/Specialty Financing ASC - Associate in London employer: Nomura
Nomura is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London, offering employees the chance to engage with global teams across major financial hubs like Mumbai and Tokyo. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities and the chance to work on complex regulatory challenges, making it a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in investment banking.
