Global Markets – Equity Prime Finance Client Services – 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:

Global Markets Division: Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling, prime services 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 Prime Finance Client Services team is the primary point of contact to the Prime Finance Hedge Fund client base, (COOs, CFOs, Financing/Treasury, Legal Counsel etc) providing a clear access point into the Firm for all non-execution queries, PB financing, cash management, clearing, technology, legal and regulatory needs.

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 / Associate

Functional Title: Analyst / Associate

Experience: 1 - 4 years

Qualification: Tier 1 Engineering College Graduate / Post Graduate

Role & Responsibilities:

• The Role provides a unique opportunity to work in front office environment and building relationship with senior team members and get mentorship
• Allows the candidate to show entrepreneurship in thinking of way to add value to client, improve profitability of the firm
• As a junior member of the team, assist the member of the Client services team in dealing with client requests on the platform, help senior free up time to focus on organics growth.
• Assist in acting as a central point of contact for the client mapping to make sure the firm has a clear understanding of the business conducted by the client and the opportunities to help the organic growth and build closer relationship to the client by being able to find way of providing them additional services
• Contribute on analysing client opportunities and control the profitability/growth of the Prime Finance client base by creating a high touch service model and a reputation that attracts new clients.
• Requires to develop understanding of resources specifically balance sheet/leverage exposure, internal clearing/trading costs, funding rates.
• The role requires proactive attitude to improving processes, highlight operational and control risks / efficiencies and look for ways to prevent issues from re-occurring, either systematically or through new procedures/operating model.

Mind Set:

• Strong coding skills (understanding of API key)
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Should be a power user of Excel spreadsheets with strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Python, VBA and dashboarding tools like Power BI will be preferred but is not an absolute requirement.
• Comfortable with technology to the extent of helping manage / design automation infrastructure
• Programming skills

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).