Global Markets – AeJ Credit Desk Analyst – Analyst / Associate

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's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise.

Business Overview :

Nomura’s Credit Trading franchise is responsible for market making activities in credit products. The business is integrated across Sales, Trading, Financing and Credit Analysts functions to provide a full suite of solutions to our clients. The Credit Analysts team is an integral part of the desk to provide critical analysts of credit markets, key sectors and trends that support desk views, and to promote investments in credit market to our clients.

Position Specifications :

Corporate Title : Associate

Functional Title : Associate

Experience : 3– 6 years

Qualification : Undergrad in top tier university / CA / Post Graduate

Role & Responsibilities :

As a credit analyst (High Yield / Distressed / Financials), your responsibilities would include “owning” specific industry verticals and providing in-depth coverage on a universe of assigned individual credits.

• Conduct fundamental, bottom-up credit analysis and risk assessments of European high yield credits, yet weave in and take account of the intangible effects of market technical factors .
• Be conversant with the full breadth of the corporate capital structure, from deeply-subordinated mezzanine instruments to senior secured debt.
• Convert financial market knowledge into understandable investment opinions and make relative value recommendations within and across capital structures, ratings and industry verticals.
• Remain current on market and commercial developments to help frame investment strategies
• Develop industry knowledge to anticipate cycles, secular trends, and structural changes in industries covered.

Mind Set :

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.