Corporate and Asset Finance Analyst

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. The Corporate and Asset Finance group is Nomura’s principal lending business for bespoke capital solutions in the middle market, structured and opportunistic credit markets. The team has the ability to invest across the capital structure to provide flexible and creative solutions that solve for complexity. Launched in 2020, the Corporate and Asset Finance group is one of the fastest growing businesses at Nomura with +$4 billion in completed transaction volume. The candidate will have the ability to learn from an experienced team across the group’s verticals including corporate direct lending and special situations, lender/specialty finance and contract monetization. Candidates will be instrumental in all aspects of the deal process from initial screening, diligence & underwriting through closing. The role will entail working closely with senior members of the team, borrowers, sponsors, third party advisors, and internal stakeholders. Candidate should have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment, and a high level of integrity and accountability.

Requirements

Up to 2 years of relevant experience in direct lending, opportunistic credit, private equity, leveraged finance, restructuring or investment banking
Extraordinarily high level of focus and attention to detail
Strong work ethic with self-starting attitude
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage a full range of deal underwriting work streams and due diligence on new opportunities including financial modeling, primary and secondary research, and other company or industry specific analysis
Produce detailed investment materials with accompanying analysis and memos
Participate in diligence sessions with sponsors, management teams & consultants
Monitoring of portfolio risk and borrower performance
Performing other duties and special projects as needed
Support syndication efforts including creating marketing materials, data room, and diligence for potential investors
Ability to support the execution of transactions including preparation of detailed investment memoranda and financial modelling