Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

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Department overview

Global Markets originates trades and sells debt and equity instruments in primary and secondary markets. Nomura's Global Markets business facilitates client transactions for a diverse group of institutions including corporations, governments and investment funds around the globe. In addition, we act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, currencies, commodities, derivatives as well as structured financial products.

The Rates Sales team develops and maintains strong relationships with institutional clients, including pension funds, hedge funds, insurance companies and other corporate clients.

Role Description / Areas of responsibility

1. Partner with senior salespeople in all aspects of client coverage – serving as a leverage point for growing our client business
2. Organize and track client coverage lists and calling efforts utilizing sales management software
3. Ensure team has timely access to all internal research and marketing materials
4. Learn the rates product and stay current on news impacting the Fixed Income markets
5. Fulfill client requests for information and research efficiently and accurately
6. On-board clients, process new accounts and update existing accounts
7. Enter tickets, book trades, send daily pending trades and fail reports
8. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

1. 1-4 years of experience in a junior sales position in financial services; familiarity with Rates product
2. In-depth knowledge of global markets and ability to understand financial products
3. Strong understanding of regulatory environment
4. Highly energetic with superior understanding of clients’ needs
5. Organized, detail oriented and extremely thorough while having the confidence and communication skills to ensure work processes are completed accurately and appropriately
6. Strong technical and analytical skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is mandatory
7. Resourceful and proactive when seeking out information and fulfilling time-sensitive requests
8. Willingness to work hard as part of a team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting
9. Undergraduate degree with strong academic credentials

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer