Senior Associate or Vice President, Real Estate and ABS Solutions

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 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 www.nomura.com   Job Title:                      Real Estate and ABS Solutions Corporate Title:           Senior Associate or Vice President Department:                 Global Markets Division Location:                     London, UK   Department Overview Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.   By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across interest rates, currency and credit products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.   Desk Overview: The desk’s broad mandate and expertise allows 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. Since its establishment, the desk has in particular developed a cutting edge franchise around financing the acquisition of performing / non-performing loans portfolios (granular / non-granular), and along with financing non-bank lending platforms originating RE-backed loans with consumers / SMEs. The financing solutions offered by the desk cut across the capital structure, with an ability to structure both senior and/or junior / subordinated structures when opportunities arise. The desk underwrites risk for the bank’s balance sheet and for distribution and has transacted in various jurisdictions and clients across Europe.   Key Role Activities

Underwrite, structure and execute structured financings of specialty finance RE platforms and portfolio of RE backed loans 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 lifecycles (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

Role Requirements

At least 4-5 years or equivalent of structured finance underwriting experience in an investment bank or a buy-side outfit. Strong understanding of real estate / mortgage backed loans essential; relevant experience in warehouse / portfolio / NPL financing