Investment Banking Associate - DCM

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

21h•Onsite

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com. The Americas Investment Banking Division (IBD) provides a vast array of advisory and financing solutions capabilities to corporations and institutions around the world. Our global teams consist of experienced professionals who act as advisory, coverage, and product specialists. Coverage: Financial Sponsors coverage and Industry coverage in areas including Consumer / Retail, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Technology and Media Services, and Greentech Industrials and Infrastructure Client Financing & Solutions: Product specialists in traditional capital markets and financing functions, including Debt Capital Markets, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Risk Solutions, and M&A: Advisory services pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, strategic assignments, and debt and equity advisory. Opportunity to join the Americas Debt Capital Markets team, within Nomura’s Investment Banking Division. Become an integral Part of the 4(a)(2) US Private Placement team buildout involved in the origination and execution (syndication and placement) of USPP mandates. Join a growing franchise within Nomura, leveraging vast experience and track record of the USPP product, strong execution capabilities and investor relationships. Work in conjunction with the coverage teams in Investment Banking with particular focus around Project Finance / Infrastructure, FIG, and Japanese Corporates along with US/UK debt advisory and Infrastructure Power Finance (IPF) within Global Markets. Assist with the buildout of US Infrastructure Debt Advisory in conjunction with PDS and NomuraGreentech. Nomura’s US Private Placement business is a core focus of the bank, representing a substantial growth opportunity for Nomura.

Requirements

3+ years of investment banking experience
Outstanding academic qualifications
Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high profile and unique mandates across 4(a)(2) USPPs and infrastructure debt advisory
Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups or regions
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment in order to meet deadlines
Outstanding attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills – ability to interact confidently with clients and other professionals
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exceptional technical and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Bloomberg
SIE and Series 63 and 79

Nice To Haves

debt capital markets and US Private Placements experience
Project finance and infrastructure exposure including modeling
Entrepreneurial mindset
experience with AI applications
Series 7

Responsibilities

Work closely with clients and senior-level bankers to pitch and execute 4(a)(2) transactions.
Develop a deep understanding and network with USPP investors and infrastructure debt funds.
Support in all phases of transaction execution.
Generate and present marketing materials and ideas at client meetings as a member of the deal team, alongside senior bankers.
Day to day involvement in pitch creation, structuring and modelling on behalf of clients.
Thorough company diligence, financial, structural, and business risk analysis to support transactions and client presentations.
Manage Analyst(s) to execute deliverables for clients and support the training and mentoring of junior professionals.
Work closely with other product and industry and geographical coverage teams.
Actively participate in the effort to pitch and win new USPP mandates from clients, leverage proprietary content and ideas.