Investment Banker, UK M&A (within EMEA M&A), Associate

Company: Nomura
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Overview

Job Title: Investment Banker, UK M&A (within EMEA M&A). Corporate Title: Associate. Department: Investment Banking Division. Location: London.

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Department Overview: Nomura’s Investment Banking Division provides advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations worldwide. The EMEA M&A team is one of the largest and highest profile within the Investment Banking Division and comprises managing and executive directors supported by mid- and junior level bankers. The team provides holistic corporate finance advisory including strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, defence advisory and divestments.

Nomura is a leader in global M&A with extensive cross-border experience across sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Execute transactions and manage client communications, with increasing responsibility for Associates.
  • Contribute to valuation, financial modelling, UK Takeover Code compliance, strategic analysis, due diligence, structuring and documentation, deal financing and process management.
  • Coordinate with industry and geography teams and with other product teams (e.g., Equity Advisory, Client Financing Solutions, Acquisition and Leveraged Finance, Risk Solutions Group).
  • Work on a range of transaction types including sell-side, buy-side, cross-border, public takeovers, joint ventures, asset carve-outs, equity raises and leveraged buyouts.
  • Present analyses to clients and participate in training and development of Analysts.
  • Maintain high-quality work and client service, in a fast-paced environment.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge

We are recruiting bankers at the Associate level. Successful candidates will likely possess:

  • Experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firms.
  • Experience with regard to or willingness to learn the UK Takeover Code.
  • Strong academic record and consistent high performance within their peer group.
  • Desire to originate and execute high-profile M&A transactions.
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently with clients and professionals.
  • Team-oriented with ability to work with colleagues in multiple groups or regions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Inclusion & Development

  • Respect DEI, foster psychological safety, and promote a risk-aware culture.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026