Investment Banker, EMEA M&A, Associate (m f x)

Investment Banker, EMEA M&A, Associate (m f x) London

Nomura's Investment Banking Division provides a wide range of advisory and capital-raising solutions to clients worldwide, including corporations, financial institutions, governments, and public-sector organizations. Our global teams specialize by geography, product, and industry.

The EMEA M&A team is one of the largest and most prominent within the division. It comprises managing and executive directors supported by mid- and junior-level bankers from diverse backgrounds. The team offers comprehensive corporate finance advice, including strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, defense advisory, and divestments.

Nomura is a leader in global M&A, having executed over 640 transactions worth approximately US$540 billion since 2020, including more than 330 sell-side deals. Recent marquee transactions include:

• Carlberg's recommended cash offer for Britvic
• Carlberg's acquisition of a 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston's Limited
• Acquisition of Mediclinic International by Remgro and MSC
• Acquisition of Cpl Resources by Outsourcing Inc

The role involves a mix of M&A execution and client coverage, including valuation, financial modeling, UK Takeover Rules, strategic analysis, due diligence, structuring, documentation, deal financing, and process management. It requires close collaboration across industry, geographic, and product teams, such as Equity Advisory and Client Financing Solutions.

Responsibilities include working on various transaction types like sell-side and buy-side M&A, cross-border deals, public takeovers, joint ventures, asset carve-outs, equity raising, and leveraged buyouts. The Associate will take on increased responsibility in executing transactions, maintaining client communication, ensuring quality, presenting analyses, and mentoring Analysts.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services, or boutique advisory firms, with a strong desire to learn UK Takeover Code regulations. Candidates should demonstrate a distinguished academic record, exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, teamwork orientation, and the capacity to work under pressure.

Additional skills include:

• Identifying root causes of problems and defining strategic directions
• Evaluating options and prioritizing actions effectively
• Inspiring and motivating team members
• Engaging in professional development and knowledge sharing
• Fostering an inclusive culture respecting DEI principles and psychological safety