Private Credit Investor; Asset Vice President

Private Credit Investor (Asset Based) Vice President

Corporate

Title:

Vice President

Department: Nomura Capital Management (NCM)

Location: New York, NY (Mon-Wed in office; Thurs-Fri optional remote)

Base pay range at commencement: $225,000 - $300,000 per year*

Company Overview: Nomura is a global financial services group operating in over 30 countries, providing services across Retail, Wholesale and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm emphasizes disciplined entrepreneurship and innovative solutions for clients worldwide.

Benefits: Aon’s Benefit Index® places Nomura’s benefits at #1 among peers.

Background: Nomura Capital Management (NCM) was established to expand the firm’s investment management footprint in the Americas. NCM offers private market access through interval funds and private credit drawdown strategies, with plans to broaden into real estate, infrastructure, private equity and venture capital.

Nomura Capital Management seeks a seasoned Vice President to lead the Opportunistic Private Credit Team, focusing on asset‑based and specialty finance strategies for the Nomura Alternative Income Fund (NAIFX). The role involves sourcing, due diligence, and managing private credit co‑investments in partnership with third‑party originators and fund managers.

• Lead due diligence, structuring, and investment decision‑making for asset‑based and specialty finance opportunities.
• Oversee deal structuring and execution, coordinating with internal and external counter parties.
• Manage multiple investment processes simultaneously, mentoring junior resources.
• Maintain and expand a network of investment partners to source and originate co‑investments.
• Develop and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain a pipeline of actionable ideas and emerging investment themes.
• Prepare investment memoranda and documentation for the Investment Committee and post‑execution monitoring.
• Continuously evaluate existing portfolio exposures, tracking key risks and maintaining dialogue with managers.
• Manage post‑closing investments and develop harvesting roadmaps.
• Drive ongoing improvement of diligence, monitoring, and reporting processes.

• 5–7 years of relevant credit experience in private asset‑based and specialty finance sectors.
• Preferred experience with interval funds.
• Strong knowledge of credit markets and ability to articulate commercial insights.
• Established network for sourcing and originating co‑investments.
• Self‑starter with commercial, results‑oriented approach to structuring investments.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, urgent environment without compromising diligence.
• Demonstrated execution track record and deep credit analysis skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical capabilities and investment acumen.
• Uncompromised integrity and honesty, operating as a fiduciary for clients.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional and external teams.
• Comfort with entrepreneurial culture and scaling business units.
• Strong academic credentials.

* Base pay may vary based on market location, title, experience, and other factors. Total compensation may include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards, in addition to standard benefits such as medical, financial, 401(k), and paid time off. Details will be provided upon offer.

If hired, your position will be at‑will. The Company reserves the right to modify base salary and any discretionary pay at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.