Portfolio​/Specialty Financing ASC - Associate

Job title: Portfolio / Specialty Financing ASC Corporate

Title:

Associate/Junior VP Department: Global Markets Location: London, UK

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. 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. For further information about Nomura, visit

The Asset Backed and Trade Finance desk is a diverse business within Nomura’s Securitized Products division that brings together broad capabilities across financing, underwriting, structuring and risk management to provide holistic solutions to our clients. The group works closely with Investment Banking and Global Markets sales to originate, execute and distribute transactions.

The desk’s broad mandate and expertise allow it to position its risk taking and activities where it identifies the highest relative value propositions with a focus on identifying market opportunities which require novel and creative solutions that do not fall within the standard boxes serviced by more industrialised competitors. During the past ten years, the desk has in particular developed a cutting-edge franchise non-performing loans speciality finance and financing of esoteric receivables with a focus on senior financing but with the ability to go deeper in the capital structure when opportunities arise.

The desk underwrites risk for the bank’s balance sheet and for distribution and has transacted in various jurisdictions and asset classes across Europe. Clients range from private equity sponsors to corporate and family offices with a focus on financial sponsors.

• Underwrite, structure and execute structured financings of specialty finance platforms and receivables in EMEA
• Research asset classes and markets relevant to potential or existing transactions to form trading views and inform transaction underwriting, structuring and risk management
• Coordinate transaction due diligence and execution work streams with third party advisers and legal counsels
• Model transactions throughout their life cycles (origination, underwriting and post-closing)
• Work in partnership with our client coverage teams to identify and assess opportunities and contribute to transaction idea generation
• Prepare internal transaction approval memos and collaborate with credit risk and other control functions throughout transaction lifecycle

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s Degree in Science preferred
• At least 3 years of structured finance underwriting experience in an investment bank or private equity fund
• Strong quantitative and technical abilities including financial modelling
• Proven project management, analytical and credit skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate long term interest in financial markets and exceptional work ethics. She or he will demonstrate personal integrity and a commitment to Nomura’s values and professional standards.

• Explore Insights & Vision:
  Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions:
  Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People:
  Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability:
  Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion:
  Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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