Investment banking

 THE BUSINESS

Our investment banking group provides a vast array of advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, institutions and governments around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists.

We have a global brand and presence and a unique company culture that allows our clients to leverage our expertise in areas like:

Mergers & Acquisitions: Nomura’s M&A teams advise clients on buying, selling and merging all or parts of public and private companies.  M&A deal teams work with other banking colleagues who have either country or industry expertise to manage and negotiate deals.

Corporate Finance Advisory: Sector and country coverage professionals are critical identifying and analysing deal opportunities and managing client relationships.  The impact of ideas generated can have a tremendous impact on a sector.   

Global Finance and Capital Raising: Global Finance is a combination of product experts focused on providing advice, structuring and execution capabilities for clients looking to raise debt or equity capital. The group works closely with Corporate Finance, M&A and Global Markets Divisions to originate, structure and execute deals across the globe.

Clients rely on the ingenuity and innovation of our bankers for strategic advice and financial solutions.  This combined with our number #1 position in Japan investment banking allows clients in Asia and those looking to Asia support in a way that no other bank can.

Our aim is simple: to become a global leader. We are expanding our business aggressively, providing high value, bespoke solutions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

If it's the challenge and excitement of corporate finance that drives you, then this is the route for you. It's a full-time program, beginning with orientation and global training in one of our regional headquarters. By the time you have finished, you'll have all the functional skills, technical knowledge and tools you'll need for an influential career.

What's involved? Our program is designed to give you everything you need to join the front rank of global investment bankers. You'll begin with an intensive, 6-week development program, which covers accounting, modelling, valuation and deal structuring together with essential client skills. You'll find that the emphasis is on practical application - this way you can expect to make an immediate impact. And, throughout your development, you'll be supported by a buddy, a mentor, and our dedicated program management team.

Deal execution: You'll work closely with clients and execution teams (lawyers, accountants, consultants and bankers) on mandated transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capital raisings and restructurings.

Client relationship management: We want to see you generating and presenting ideas at client meetings alongside senior bankers.

Strategic analysis: We'll train you to produce financial, structural and business risk analysis to support transactions and client presentations.

What will I need? For an Analyst position you should have or expect a minimum 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree discipline.  Fluency in a second language as well as English would also be beneficial.

For an Associate role you must have or be completing an MBA and at least three years' relevant work experience.