Global Markets – Structuring Analyst

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.

Business Overview :

Global Markets (GM) Powai team is an extension of regional Global Markets (Front Office) teams supporting Rates, FX, Credit, Equities Securitized Products and International Wealth Management (IWM) businesses. The division in Powai provides support for a range of activities like structuring, research, quantitative modelling, sales and trading support, pricing and balancing, product development, business management and strategy. Powai is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business

For this particular role, the individual would be part of the Powai GM division and would work for our India business in Ceejay office. The role would involve working closely with the Emerging Markets (EM) Linear Rates trading desk and the India Fixed Income Sales teams. The EM Linear Rates desk is primarily responsible for proprietary trading in Interest rate products (G-secs, Swaps, Repos, etc) and exchanges traded derivatives products such as currency futures, EQ Index futures,etc. The Fixed Income Sales team are responsible for maintaining the relationships and facilitating trading with Institutional and Corporate clients, counterparties.

Team : Asia ex-Japan Structuring :

The team works with the regional structuring, sales and trading teams to deliver bespoke solutions to clients’ hedging / investment requirements in various asset classes like Foreign Exchange, Rates, Hybrids, Credit and Equity. The team is also involved in developing cross asset strategies / Indices for clients. This involves executing the firm’s strategies using the state-of-the-art pricing models to value complex derivative products.

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 :

Associate / Analyst

Functional Title : Associate / Analyst

Experience : 0 – 5 years

Qualification :

MBA or Under Graduate from a top Tier Institute. Prior educational

background or credits in Finance would be an added advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Working in close tandem with global trading desks facing dynamic markets and aggressive deadlines

• Pricing FX / Rates OTC derivative structured products
• Understanding and implementing the state-of-the-art pricing models in variable scenarios
• Work in close collaboration with the global teams to help develop and validate pricing models for the new business
• Pre-trade modelling, strategy selection, monitoring, performance analysis
• Integration with trading systems and execution channels
• Suggest and actualize innovative product designs and trading ideas
• Risk modelling optimal portfolio construction for clients

Mind Set :

Quantitative Aptitude

Willingness to learn

Good communication.

Good Knowledge of Capital Market products and asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, Forex, Derivatives

Is entrepreneurial and independent; a self-starter, takes ownership, exhibits integrity, initiative, strong motivation and attention to detail

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.