Global Markets – IWM IPAS Managed Investment Strategist

Nomura 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.

Nomura Services, India supports the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group's global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Division Overview:

Nomura International Wealth Management have more than 50 years of experience delivering value to our high net worth clients in Asia. Our commitment to deliver bespoke solutions is paired with judicious planning, coupled with Asia insight to meet clients' wealth planning and investment goal objectives.

Nomura IWM have access to both global and regional investment opportunities across multiple asset classes - fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. IWM will take advantage of Nomura's research-based advice, strong execution capabilities and bespoke solutions that leverage our global expertise in Global Markets, Investment Banking, Asset Management and other affiliates.

IWM rolls up to Nomura's Wholesale division along with Global Markets (GM) and Investment Banking (IBD).

Business Overview:

The Managed Investment Team works as part of the broader IPAS Team in Private Banking. This team is involved in all aspects of the business including conducting research, developing valuation frameworks across funds from different asset classes, hedge funds, private equity and credit. The team also works on cross-asset allocation models with CIO Office and provides data driven decision making alongside the Quant team to support our investment strategies.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title: Analyst / Associate

Functional Title: Analyst / Associate

Experience: 0-5 years' experience in Mutual Funds/Hedge Funds/Private Markets

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Role & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full value chain of mutual funds and alternative investments business, joint team effort to increase the product penetration rate.

• Support on fund product due diligence and fund analysis, have good sense of macroeconomic, fund strategies and fund transaction cycle management

• Responsible for ongoing fund product review, various platform maintenance and enhancement

Take ownership of funds commentaries, monthly chart packs and quarterly reports. Work with RMs, IAs, CIO Office in ensuring messaging across all RMs and IAs.

• Create data driven decision making frameworks for valuations and cross-asset allocation to increase clients' penetration on funds.

• Analyse and interpret large and complex data sets to identify trends and patterns that can inform investment decisions. Work with the Quants team for creating different models.

• Conduct research on various markets, asset classes, and investment products to inform investment strategy

• Collaborate with other team members to identify and prioritize investment opportunities and risks

• Provide timely and accurate analysis and insights to senior team members and investment committees.

• Continuously monitor and assess the performance of our investment strategies and models

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in investment research and asset allocation.

Mind Set:

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of mutual fund and alternatives, financial markets and investment concepts
• Solid knowledge on fund operation, dealing, regulatory and compliance in Asia region
• Basic programming skills in languages such as Python or R
• Experience with data analysis and writing macro commentaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with a passion for data science and investment research

General Competencies

• Fast learner
• Ability to work effectively as part of the team
• Strong work ethics
• Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams
• Dependable and proactive.
• Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently