Global Markets – Front Office Risk - 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 :

Global Markets Division : Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business. Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business’ aggressive revenue targets. The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management and new idea generation.

Business Unit Overview :

The GM Electronic Trading (eTrading) Risk & Controls is a first line of defence function. The team is part of the Global Markets Front Office Risk & Controls function and works closely with each eTrading businesses, across all asset classes, and technology across Global Markets as well as Second Line functions (Risk Management, Compliance, etc.).

The team plans to cover three core areas of eTrading within Global Markets at Nomura :

• Low Touch (Algo) eTrading – covers all algorithmic trading applications, including for market making, client RFQ’s, executions, etc.
• High Touch eTrading – covers all the non-algo trading applications, which could be either in-house developed, vendor based or an exchange / venue provided GUI platform
• Trading Venues – relates to managing market place (Regulated Exchanges, MTF, OTF, ATS, etc.) where Nomura executes into

The GM eTrading Risk and Controls (GM eTRC) is responsible for the build out and maintenance of robust control framework that mitigates risks associated with all of the above 3 areas

The current requirement is in the Trading Venues Management team. As part of GM eTRC team, overall mandate applies to all of the members, to ensure efficiency & provide growth avenues

Position Specifications :

Corporate Title : Associate

Functional Title : Associate

Experience : 5-10 years of experience

Qualification : Masters / Bachelor’s degree in Business / Finance / or similar field from a top tier university (MBA / BE / B.Tech, etc.)

Requisition No. : 9194

Role & Responsibilities :

Bespoke analysis, specific and ad-hoc projects / tasks, attending governance forums representing the team, etc.

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.