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
Job title: Investment Banker, Financial Institutions Group (French Speaker)
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Investment Banking Location: London
Financial Institutions Group
FIG is one of the largest teams in Investment Banking and executes high profile deals, providing analysts with unparalleled deal execution experience. Diversified Financials (incl. asset and wealth managers, insurance brokers and fund administrators) as a subsector of FIG is a highly dynamic and an in-demand specialism where the right candidate will be able to grow a rewarding career. FIG as a whole is a dominant revenue contributor in the EMEA Investment Banking Division. Diversified Financials operate EMEA-wide coverage alongside other sectors including banks, insurance, specialty finance (consumer finance, leasing, etc.). The team is closely integrated with key product teams across Global Finance (Equity Advisory and Debt Capital Markets, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Insurance and Risk Solutions Group).
Role desciprtion
Key objectives critical to success:
Assisting in execution of on-going deals within the group, e.g. M&A transactions, strategic advisory
Supporting senior bankers delivering strategic advice to clients
Strategic idea generation and sector coverage
Preparation of pitch book and discussion materials
Data analysis
Financial modelling and valuation
Project management and client handling
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
Essential
Experience / strong interest in FIG sector, ideally the capital-light segment
Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services/Corporate Finance Group of ‘Big 4’ Accountancy Firm or boutique advisory firm
Mastery of complex modelling and financial analysis (e.g. operating models, DCF, merger models, LBO)
Detail orientated and accurate
Ability to identify key issues, draw conclusions and raise questions about results
Takes ownership and drives processes forward
Prioritises and coordinates projects effectively
Judgement
Fluency in French and English
Nomura Competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
Making Strategic Decisions
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
Elevate Organizational Capability
Inclusion
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.
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