Market Risk Management Associate - Algo Trading

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.

Divisional Overview :

Risk Management Division in Powai has the following functions – Credit risk, Market risk, Quant risk, Operational risk and Market Risk Middle Office.

Business Unit Overview :

• Market Risk Management works to identify, monitor and control the firm’s exposure to risk, analyse stress test results, and provide analysis on new products and businesses. Powai Market Risk managers liaise with the risk managers in the trading centres on a daily basis to help manage their market exposure, set & review risk strategies. Major activities involve daily analysis and interpretation of the results of risk sensitivities;

validation of VaR, Incremental Risk Change, Economic Capital numbers and sign-off on the relevant Risk systems & preparation of risk reports for traders and senior business management. Risk managers are also expected to re-engineer the risk reporting process and provide ad-hoc risk views and drill down analysis of less transparent risks and issues of importance to senior Risk Management / Trading Heads

What We Offer :

Position Specifications :

Corporate Title : Associate

Functional Title : Associate

Experience : 3 – 7 years

Qualification : B.Tech. / B.E. / MBA / CA / CFA / FRM

Requisition No. : 11620

The Electronic and Algorithmic Trading (EAT) Risk Function sits within Market Risk and is responsible for operating the Firm’s Global EAT Risk governance framework.

The function provides 2nd line oversight and challenge of electronic and algorithmic trading activity across all asset classes, viz. Rates, FX, Credit, Equities and F&O businesses. These businesses operate across all regions including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, the UK and the US.

Role & Responsibilities :

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.