# Investment Banker, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Analyst [Nomura](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/nomura.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Investment Banking](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/investment-banking.md) Nomura is hiring a Investment Banker, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance, Analyst in London. Posted 2026-04-21; applications close 2026-06-20. **Apply**: https://careers.nomura.com/Nomura/job/London-Investment-Banker%2C-Acquisition-&-Leveraged-Finance%2C-Analyst-Lond-EC4R-3AB/1384060400/ Posted 1d ago. ## Role details ## Job Title Analyst, Acquisition & Leveraged Finance ## Corporate Title Analyst ## Department Investment Banking Division ## Location London ## Company overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura serves 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 www.nomura.com. ## Department overview Nomura's Investment Banking division provides advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations worldwide. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists, focusing on domestic, regional and cross-border collaboration in M&A, DCM, acquisition finance and solutions businesses. Our global sector teams include Energy Infrastructure and Industrials, Consumer & Retail, FIG, Healthcare, Business Services, Media and Technology, and Financial Sponsors. The group is a single platform providing debt financing for private equity clients across the sub-investment grade credit ratings spectrum. Our clients are typically financial sponsors supported on event-driven (e.g., leveraged buyouts) and non-event-driven transactions (refinancings, amend and extend transactions), involving debt products such as leveraged loans (TLBs), second lien loans, private credit (direct lending) transactions and high yield bonds. ## Role Description Assist in all aspects of deal execution from marketing to closing: - Development of client presentations, structuring and execution activities. - Cashflow and financial modelling. - Benchmarking, comparables and analysis of company financial information, including credit metric statistics. - Detailed credit analysis including due diligence and management of the internal credit approval process. - Preparation and support around the syndication of executed transactions (e.g., information memorandum and bank presentation preparation and roadshow materials). ## Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required ### Essential - Experience in DCM, M&A, Investment Banking (Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory, Debt Capital Markets or M&A) or Private Credit / Private Equity. - Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Strong communication skills – ability to interact confidently with banking professionals and clients. - Teamwork – experience working in a project-based environment with tight deadlines and as part of a broader team. - Ability to understand companies’ business models and credit analysis in general. - Strong analytical skills and numerical abilities, including familiarity with financial modelling. - Strong academic record. ## Nomura Leadership Behaviours 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 options for resolving 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 knowledge sharing. Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety, and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). ## Right to Work The UK Government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting overseas workers. Applications from overseas workers from outside the UK requiring a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa can be considered only if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. ## Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please contact us. ## Note Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer ## More open roles at Nomura - [Nomura Talent Community](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6975dff1cac6b8eb55aa0899.md) — Singapore, posted 2mo ago - [FP&A Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69b9823458c54584d5d92a9d.md) — New York, posted 1mo ago - [Cash Management Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69b1b4ed65d5517f19b15be3.md) — New York, posted 1mo ago - [2027 Investment Management Summer Analyst Program](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69c16b4ac2d08aaaa07cdaa5.md) — New York, posted 1mo ago - [Purchases & Sales Analyst](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69c2f29b018b9c37a46b6083.md) — New York, posted 28d ago --- Updated: 2026-04-22 Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/69e76f20d38c326ee84052b1