Associate or Vice President, COO Office, Investment Banking (m|f|x) 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 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.  

Department overview:

Nomura's Investment Banking division provides array of advisory and capital-raising solutions to corporations, financial institutions, governments and public-sector organizations around the world. Our global teams act as geographic, product and industry specialists, with a focus 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.

Role Description

We are seeking a high-performing Associate / VP to join our Investment Banking COO team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the center of a fast-paced business, collaborating directly with bankers from Analyst to Managing Director and partnering with senior Advisory & CFS product bankers. You will be instrumental in both strategic deliverables and day-to-day business management, with regular engagement across global functions and leadership. 

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with proven success in COO or Business Management roles who want to accelerate their careers in Investment Banking.

Tasks

• Business Partnering   

  • Working closely with senior Advisory & CFS product bankers — supporting them with strategic deliverables, business reviews and day-to-day scorecard management

  • Liaise globally, collaborating with global sector teams

   

  Executive Support      

  • Support Senior IB Management in preparing presentations for executive meetings and cross-product and / or cross-regional initiatives

   

  Business Management           

  • Oversee pipeline management and project approval processes, partnering closely with Finance for revenue performance and forecasting
  • Analyse and report on business/competitor performance

   

  MI & Data Analytics    

  • Develop and enhance Management Information (MI) using Salesforce, Business Objects, and internal tools
  • Maintain critical business databases
  • Create dashboards and reporting packages to inform management decisions
  • Leveraging technology and the use of AI – promoting use cases both with Business Partners and within COO to boost productivity and competitive positioning

   

  Project & Process Ownership

  • Lead and deliver projects that improve business efficiency or drive strategic priorities
  • Prepare high-quality materials for offsites, planning sessions, and board-level discussions

   

  Cross-Functional Engagement           

  • Partner with key support functions (Technology, Finance, Operations, HR) to resolve business issues and execute new initiatives
  • Champion improvements to processes and oversee cost control

   

  Risk, Conduct & Control

  • Ensure robust compliance with business policies and regulatory standards; drive conduct and best practices across teams

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Relevant Experience   

• COO/Business Management experience in Investment Banking or adjacent financial services
• Experience managing business processes, strategic planning, or MI development within a global, fast-paced environment 

Stakeholder Engagement       

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build credibility quickly with bankers and senior management
• Effective at navigating complex stakeholder groups and multicultural teams

Technical & Analytical Skills  

• Strong understanding of investment banking workflows, financial analysis, and resource allocation
• Ideally experienced user of Salesforce, Business Objects, MS Office and AI tools; data visualization/dashboarding experience a plus

Execution Excellence 

• Detail-oriented, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to switch seamlessly between tactical execution and high-level strategy 

Nomura competencies 

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 the options for resolving the 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 the promotion of knowledge sharing.  

Inclusion  

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Contact

Jessica Ashurs

Global Head of Talent for Corporate

Location

1 Angel Lane, GB-EC4R 3AB London