Risk Management – Country 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

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 :

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile which ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas.

Business Unit Overview :

The Country Risk team is charged with protecting the firm from country events and with undertaking evidence-making analysis on big picture questions that drive superior risk / return. It is made up of economists, political scientists, data scientists and finance professionals brought together by our passion to understand the global environment and how it can business outcomes. We cover 120 countries, and the day-to-day questions we are trying to answer are always evolving.

Our team is full of self-starters who can tackle unstructured problems with independence. While we keep a big picture view, we are rigorous in our detailed approach. We analyse data from multiple dimensions, manage risk limits, develop policies and communicate often with other risk managers and business units. Ultimately, we want to understand how the world works so that we can take decisions that protects the firm from risks. The work we do is always applied and relevant to business objectives

What We Offer :

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

Position Specifications :

Corporate Title : Analyst

Functional Title : Senior Analyst

Experience : 3-5 years

Qualification : M aster in Economics / Political Science / Finance or other Relevant Discipline

Role & Responsibilities :

As a member of the team you will :

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.