Vice President, Opportunistic Private Credit Team (Asset-Based and Specialty Fin
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Corporate Title
Vice President
Department
Nomura Capital Management
Pay Range
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000 and $275,000/year (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).
Company Overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.
Benefits
Aon’s Benefit Index® rank #1 amongst our competitors.
Division Overview: Nomura Capital Management
As part of its efforts to expand its investment management business in the Americas and enhance its overall offering, Nomura Holding America Inc. established a new business line – Nomura Capital Management (NCM). NCM provides RIAs and their clients with access to private markets. The first strategy brought to market provides diversified exposure to private credit sectors through an interval fund structure. The second fund launched is a private credit drawdown strategy. Additional products/strategies will be developed in other private markets such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity or venture capital (e.g., potentially including non‑traded REIT/BDCs, open/closed‑end private funds or similar structures).
Role Description
Nomura Capital Management (NCM) is seeking to recruit a seasoned vice president to work on the Opportunistic Private Credit Team with an asset‑based and specialty finance focus for the Nomura Alternative Income Fund (NAIFX). The candidate will play a critical role in sourcing and managing deal flow while working closely with the PM team and research team to deploy capital effectively. The candidate will lead the sourcing and diligence of private credit co‑investments alongside third‑party originators and fund managers.
The experienced vice president will have 5-7 years of credit experience in private asset‑based, specialty finance and/or structured products. The ideal candidate will be intimately familiar with interval funds, the asset‑based and specialty finance fund management universe, and have a nuanced understanding of underlying transaction risk profiles.
Responsibilities
Lead due diligence, structuring investments and fund partnerships considering investment objectives, fundamental credit analysis, the potential use of various forms of leverage and the impact on risk and return, tax and legal considerations for a ’40 Act registered interval fund.
Oversee deal structuring and execution, coordinating with internal and external counterparties.
Manage multiple investment processes with junior resources in parallel to drive results.
Maintain and expand a network of investment partners to source and originate co‑investments.
Manage, develop, and mentor junior resources.
Maintain a pipeline of actionable ideas and emerging themes as the opportunity set continuously evolves.
Prepare investment memoranda and related documentation for Investment Committee and monitoring post execution.
Continuously evaluate existing portfolio exposures (across SPV and fund investments, co‑investments and direct investments) by tracking key exposures, risk factors, and having regular dialogue with fund managers and industry participants.
Manage investments post‑closing and develop roadmap to harvest investments over time.
Continuous improvement and optimization of investment diligence, monitoring and reporting.
Qualifications
5-7 years of relevant credit experience in private asset‑based and specialty finance sectors.
Interval fund experience preferred.
Deep knowledge of the credit market, with a passion for the market and ability to speak intelligently and commercially.
Network to source and originate co‑investments.
Self‑starter that is commercial and results‑oriented in structuring investments and partnerships with originators and third‑party fund managers.
Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and works with a sense of urgency while never compromising on diligence.
Demonstrated track record of execution and strong understanding of credit analysis.
Detail‑oriented with strong quantitative/analytical capabilities and high degree of investment acumen.
Uncompromised integrity and honesty.
Operates as a true fiduciary on behalf of clients.
Collaborative with interpersonal skills to interact effectively with cross‑functional teams such as legal, operations and tax, and external teams.
Comfortable and excited to operate in an entrepreneurial culture and contribute to the scaling of a business unit within a broader organization.
Strong academic credentials. CFA preferred.
Competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
Identify 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 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
Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
Benefits and Compensation
*Base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job‑related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off such as vacation, sick time, parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Vice President
Department
Nomura Capital Management
Pay Range
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000 and $275,000/year (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).
Company Overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.
Benefits
Aon’s Benefit Index® rank #1 amongst our competitors.
Division Overview: Nomura Capital Management
As part of its efforts to expand its investment management business in the Americas and enhance its overall offering, Nomura Holding America Inc. established a new business line – Nomura Capital Management (NCM). NCM provides RIAs and their clients with access to private markets. The first strategy brought to market provides diversified exposure to private credit sectors through an interval fund structure. The second fund launched is a private credit drawdown strategy. Additional products/strategies will be developed in other private markets such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity or venture capital (e.g., potentially including non‑traded REIT/BDCs, open/closed‑end private funds or similar structures).
Role Description
Nomura Capital Management (NCM) is seeking to recruit a seasoned vice president to work on the Opportunistic Private Credit Team with an asset‑based and specialty finance focus for the Nomura Alternative Income Fund (NAIFX). The candidate will play a critical role in sourcing and managing deal flow while working closely with the PM team and research team to deploy capital effectively. The candidate will lead the sourcing and diligence of private credit co‑investments alongside third‑party originators and fund managers.
The experienced vice president will have 5-7 years of credit experience in private asset‑based, specialty finance and/or structured products. The ideal candidate will be intimately familiar with interval funds, the asset‑based and specialty finance fund management universe, and have a nuanced understanding of underlying transaction risk profiles.
Responsibilities
Lead due diligence, structuring investments and fund partnerships considering investment objectives, fundamental credit analysis, the potential use of various forms of leverage and the impact on risk and return, tax and legal considerations for a ’40 Act registered interval fund.
Oversee deal structuring and execution, coordinating with internal and external counterparties.
Manage multiple investment processes with junior resources in parallel to drive results.
Maintain and expand a network of investment partners to source and originate co‑investments.
Manage, develop, and mentor junior resources.
Maintain a pipeline of actionable ideas and emerging themes as the opportunity set continuously evolves.
Prepare investment memoranda and related documentation for Investment Committee and monitoring post execution.
Continuously evaluate existing portfolio exposures (across SPV and fund investments, co‑investments and direct investments) by tracking key exposures, risk factors, and having regular dialogue with fund managers and industry participants.
Manage investments post‑closing and develop roadmap to harvest investments over time.
Continuous improvement and optimization of investment diligence, monitoring and reporting.
Qualifications
5-7 years of relevant credit experience in private asset‑based and specialty finance sectors.
Interval fund experience preferred.
Deep knowledge of the credit market, with a passion for the market and ability to speak intelligently and commercially.
Network to source and originate co‑investments.
Self‑starter that is commercial and results‑oriented in structuring investments and partnerships with originators and third‑party fund managers.
Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and works with a sense of urgency while never compromising on diligence.
Demonstrated track record of execution and strong understanding of credit analysis.
Detail‑oriented with strong quantitative/analytical capabilities and high degree of investment acumen.
Uncompromised integrity and honesty.
Operates as a true fiduciary on behalf of clients.
Collaborative with interpersonal skills to interact effectively with cross‑functional teams such as legal, operations and tax, and external teams.
Comfortable and excited to operate in an entrepreneurial culture and contribute to the scaling of a business unit within a broader organization.
Strong academic credentials. CFA preferred.
Competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
Identify 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 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
Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
Benefits and Compensation
*Base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job‑related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off such as vacation, sick time, parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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