Senior Associate or Vice President, COO Office, Investment Banking

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

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.

We are seeking a high‑performing Senior 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.

• 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

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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• Strong understanding of investment banking workflows, financial analysis, and resource allocation
• Ideally experienced user of Salesforce, Business…