Financial Services Analyst/Associate

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. We service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking).

The Wholesale division provides capital raising and advisory services, structuring, sales and trading of global securities, and distinctive investment research to global corporations, governments and financial institutions.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as an Analyst/Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working in close tandem with global trading desks facing dynamic markets and aggressive deadlines.
• Gaining knowledge of the relevant global financial products and models developed by business.
• Answering client requests, which range from data requests to designing and implementing bespoke models.
• Performing trade modelling, strategy selection, and performance analysis.
• Building-up on infrastructure to implement new models as well as maintain the existing infrastructure.
• Working closely with sales, traders and structurers to enable new trades to be executed, post trade analysis, position keeping.
• Converting financial market knowledge into understandable investment opinions and making relative value recommendations.
• Remaining current on market and commercial developments to help frame investment strategies.
• Helping senior management to prepare pitches for internal Investment committees, management packs.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• A strong commercial mentality with an entrepreneurial bias, a willingness to learn and an obsession with detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with an ability to assess information and make timely recommendations.
• An ability to collaborate internally across teams within Global Markets and across divisions.
• Proactive, self-motivated and result-focused.
• The highest standards of professional ethics, leading by example to sustain Nomura's culture.
• Comfortable with databases/datasets and using technology to solve challenging problems.
• Previous experience/education in credit derivatives and financial analysis, preferably a professional industry qualification such as CFA or FRM.
• Experience at analysing economic and market data, industry trends, issuer credit quality and security characteristics to support investment decisions.
• Basic understanding of numerical techniques and models used in derivative pricing and greeks.
• Knowledge and understanding of greeks, market risks, credit risks, derivative valuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate financial models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide timely and effective decision-making support.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with market and regulatory developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Professional certification such as CFA or FRM preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in finance or related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

About Us

We are a leading financial institution with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.