Investment Banking Associate

Role overview

This position is for an Investment Banking Associate within Nomura’s Investment Banking Division in Singapore. The role is licensed and sits in a global financial services organisation that operates across more than 30 countries and regions. Nomura’s business spans retail, wholesale (including global markets and investment banking), and investment management, with a long history dating back to 1925.

The investment banking team provides advisory and capital-raising support to clients, combining market knowledge with tailored solutions. Its work covers mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, restructuring, and financing across a wide range of industries.

What you will do

• Work on both execution and client coverage activities, including valuation work, financial modelling, strategic analysis, due diligence, deal financing, and transaction process coordination.
• Carry out business and sector research to support client discussions and deal execution.
• Prepare marketing presentations, transaction materials, and other client-facing outputs.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by senior bankers as needed.
• Support the growth of junior bankers through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Be based in Singapore, with possible travel to priority markets for origination and execution assignments.

What is expected

• At least 3 years of M&A experience in investment banking.
• At least 3 years of experience in Industrials and/or Infrastructure.
• Practical exposure to valuation, financial analysis, strategic analysis, due diligence, deal financing, and transaction management.
• Strong internal and external networking ability to deepen understanding of the GII team and the wider firm.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in lean, flat teams and managing relationships both upward and downward.
• Entrepreneurial approach with flexibility to take on ad hoc responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously improve materials and make use of differentiated content from sector teams.
• Alignment with Nomura leadership behaviours, including insight-led problem solving, strategic decision-making, motivating others, capability building, and inclusion-focused working practices.

Additional information

Nomura is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not allow unfavourable treatment based on race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender, or sexual orientation.

This job description is intended as a guide and may not include every duty, skill, or working condition connected with the position. Management may revise responsibilities or reassign duties at any time.

Nomura also states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.