What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate and Asset Finance Analyst position at Nomura?
Nomura Overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries andregions. 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 ofdisciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. Forfurther information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com .
Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Department Overview
Corporate and Asset Finance 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 Corporateand Asset Finance group is one of the fastest growing businesses at Nomura with $4 billion in completedtransaction volume
Role Description
Candidate will have the ability to learn from an experienced team across the group’s verticals includingcorporate 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.
Responsibilities
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Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries andregions. 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 ofdisciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. Forfurther information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com .
Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Department Overview
Corporate and Asset Finance 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 Corporateand Asset Finance group is one of the fastest growing businesses at Nomura with $4 billion in completedtransaction volume
Role Description
Candidate will have the ability to learn from an experienced team across the group’s verticals includingcorporate 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.
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
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience in direct lending, opportunistic credit, private equity, leveraged finance, restructuring or investment banking
- 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
- 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
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- Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
- Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
- Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
- Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
- base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.