Investment Banker, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Analyst

Job Title: Investment Banker, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Analyst

Job Code: 13255

Country: GB

City: London

Skill Category: Investment Banking

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.

Department Overview

Nomura's Investment Banking division provides an array of advisory and capital raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public sector organizations around the world.

Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists, with a focus on domestic, regional and cross border collaboration in M&A, DCM, acquisition finance and solutions businesses.

Role Description

Assist in all aspects of deal execution from marketing to closing:

• Development of client presentation, structuring and execution activities.


• Cashflow & financial modelling.


• Benchmarking, comparables and analysis of company financial information, including credit metric statistics needed.


• Detailed credit analysis including due diligence and the management of the internal credit approval process.


• Preparation and support around the syndication of executed transactions (e.g. information memorandum, bank presentation preparation and roadshow materials).

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Experience in DCM, M&A, Investment Banking (Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory, Debt Capital Markets or M&A) or Private Credit / Private Equity.


• Ability to multi task efficiently in a fast paced environment.


• Strong communication skills - ability to interact confidently with banking professionals and clients.


• Team work - experience working in a project based environment with tight deadlines and as part of a broader team.


• Ability to understand companies' business models and credit analysis in general.


• Strong analytical skills and numerical abilities, including familiarity with financial modelling.


• Strong academic record.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify underlying causes of problems and define a clear vision and direction for the future.


• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.


• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Communicate ideas effectively and motivate the team to enhance productivity.


• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through knowledge sharing.


• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster psychological safety and cultivate a risk culture.

Right to Work

We are able to consider applications from overseas workers who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa; we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long term health condition, please contact us.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.