OTC Equities Derivatives Middle Office Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Finance

Location: New York

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:

OTC Equities Derivatives Middle Office is a highly talented Middle Office team covering the growing Equity Derivatives business.

Team Overview:

We are seeking an analyst to join a highly talented Middle Office team covering the growing Equity Derivatives business. Focus of the team is to deliver best in class support for the business and our clients, and to perform day to day risk management through the existing control construct. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, would thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy interacting with and building relationships with a diverse group of people.

Role description:

·       Trading support role within the Equities Derivatives Middle Office

·       Daily trade capture and verification of all trades and life-cycle management

of all trades in OTC products including, but not limited to:

ü  OTC Options

ü  Equity Swaps

ü  Equity Forwards

ü  Variance and Volatility Swaps

ü  Exotics and Hybrids

ü  Dispersions

ü  FX

ü  Interest Rate Swaps

ü  Other Derivatives including listed securities

·       Production and validation of risk and P&L

·       Dealing with queries and ad-hoc requests from front office, risk, compliance, finance and operations

·       Control of trade workflow including ownership of inter-system reconciliations

·       Coordinate with quant and technology teams in recommending, testing, and implementing enhancements to our trading platforms and internal reconciliations / controls

·       Work to resolve queries and ad-hoc requests from Trading, Sales, Risk Management, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations

Key contribution areas critical to success:

·       High level of client service provided to both internal and external stakeholders

·       Ability to manage multiple issues and effectively prioritize workload

·       Eager to learn and wants to work in a fast-paced environment

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

·       1 – 3 years of Equity Derivatives experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Mathematics, Finance or any related field)

·       High level of proficiency with Excel

·       Understanding and interest in the finance industry

·       Great communication skills – you will be interacting with different levels within the business and support all assets of the business.

Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.

*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. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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