Investment Banking - Analyst - Frankfurt

2026 - Investment Banking - Full-Time Analyst - Frankfurt

Region EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Division Investment Banking

Location Frankfurt

Program type Full time

Level Analyst

Who we are

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our three business divisions:
Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Investment Management.

Driven by the insights of some 26,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the centre of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Investment Banking overview

Nomura’s Investment Banking Division provides 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. We connect clients directly to Asia, accessing deep pools of liquidity and dynamic growth markets.

In EMEA, we operate across targeted industry sectors and in most major European countries to deliver strategic advice to clients wishing to acquire, combine or sell businesses or looking for financing and risk management solutions.

Nomura’s Frankfurt based German coverage team provides comprehensive and innovative advisory, financing and risk solutions services to private equity firms and corporates across all sectors. The team has a longstanding track‑record of successfully executed M&A transactions both private and public. Recent mandates include advising Partners Group on their disposal of a 100% stake in VSB to Total Energies, advising UGG (JV between Allianz Capital Partners and Telefonica) on their acquisition of a 100% Stake in Infra fibre Germany, advising Black Rock on their acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Mainova Web House and advising Grifols on their public takeover offer for Biotest.

As a Graduate Analyst, you will receive dedicated training and support to develop your career and professional skills. This focusses on financial statement analysis, modelling, valuation, financing, and deal structuring, alongside business speakers, networking opportunities and the opportunity to work with your global counterparts. You will receive professional development training and Nomura’s Orientation to help you maximise your potential. The training programme ensures that the emphasis is on practical application so that you are able to immediately contribute to our business.

Throughout your career development you will be supported both by a buddy, mentor and dedicated programme management team.

What are we looking for?

At Nomura our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We recruit graduates with a high level of academic and extra‑curricular achievement, who will be able to withstand the rigours of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment.

Successful candidates should have:

• Show a demonstrable interest in M&A and the financial markets, ready to support our DACH coverage team.
• Proven record of academic excellence
• Strong base of corporate finance, accounting and valuation knowledge
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team‑oriented environment
• Fluency in German and English

How to apply

Please note that you can only submit one application per recruitment year (Sep 2025 – August 2026) and that all applications must be submitted online via:

Candidates should be available for full time employment in from 01 July 2026.

Fluency in German and English is essential.

We recruit on a rolling basis and encourage applicants to apply early.

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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