nominee
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ usa person who someone has suggested should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:
Each nominee is currently a member of the Board of Directors.
Republican leaders decided Saturday to hold a convention to choose their nominee in next year's U.S. Senate race.
FINANCE
a person who has been chosen to look after someone's shares, bonds, etc.:
They are only eligible if the shares are held in their own and not a nominee's name.