Market Risk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000 and $130,000/year.

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:

Nomura's Risk department plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our business. We strive to protect the firm's assets, reputation, and financial stability by implementing robust risk management practices. Join our team and contribute to our proactive approach in managing risks, allowing us to make informed decisions and thrive in an ever-changing market environment..

Role Summary:

We are seeking an Associate to join Market Risk - Portfolio and Model Management group in New York. The successful candidate will help review and manage cross-asset risk, provide insightful quantitative analysis to senior management, and drive risk reporting/automation. The role offers exposure to diverse products including Rates, Equities, Securitized products, FX, Crypto while working closely with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and understanding market risk across cross asset including Rates, Equities, Securitized Products, FX, Crypto.
• Conducting portfolio analysis including what-if scenarios and risk factor sensitivities
• Daily review of risk exposures and changes to the portfolio including stress testing and scenario analysis to assess the impact of extreme market events
• Preparing decks for regulatory submissions, senior stakeholders, senior committees & forums
• Monitor market trends and identify potential risks arising from market volatility, and economic and geo-political risk factors
• Designing and maintaining risk reporting frameworks and model management tools
• Working closely with front office to assess risk and business strategy, as well as other corporate functions such as RMG, MVG, IT, and Ops.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in Market Risk management, or Risk Methodology, or quantitative analytics, or adjacent front-office/risk functions
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
• Programming ability (Python, SQL) is strongly preferred but not mandatory; familiarity with Bloomberg and Excel VBA
• Comfort with portfolio analytics, scenario design, impact analysis, and communicating quantitative results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Basel III/ FRTB concepts and market risk frameworks preferred but not required
• Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

• Team player with strong communication skills, verbal as well as written

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

*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 in the U.S., 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