Global Markets – Equity Structuring – 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 Overview :

The structuring 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

Functional Title : Associate

Experience : 3 -5 years

Qualification : Tier 1 Engineering College Graduate / Post Graduate

Role & Responsibilities :

Responsible for Equity structured product ideation i.e. ETF, Indices, Stocks and Funds, pricing and execution across markets

Understanding and implementing pricing models in variable scenarios

Pre-trade modelling, strategy selection, monitoring, performance analysis Connect with Sales in Europe in order to maximise the franchise value.

Help design and build robust analytical toolsets – efficient, reusable and scalable solutions for improvement of daily workflow and optimisation of Equity strategies

Suggest innovative structured solutions for yield enhancements and risk management

Self-drive to identify gaps and strengthen current processes and controls

Working in close synergy with global trading desks and sales teams facing dynamic markets and aggressive deadlines

Preparing marketing material

Skills / qualifications :

Strong understanding of Structured Product market, greeks and hedging strategy.

Attention to detail

Good market knowledge to know what competitors are offering now.

Strong leadership / people management skills

Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work effectively as part of the team

Good communication skills.

Very Strong work ethics

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong programming skills

Comfort with technology to the extent of helping manage / design automation infrastructure

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.

• Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.
• The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).