Job Title:  Business Analyst, Equity Trading, Global Markets (6-month FTC)

Company 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

Job Title: Business Analyst, Equity Trading, Global Markets (6-month FTC)
Corporate Level: Analyst
Department: Global Markets
Location: London

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across interest rates, currency and credit products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.

The Business Management function provides analytical and administrative support to the Global Equities Trading management team. The function serves five main areas: strategy, financial analysis, infrastructure, divisional administration and shared embedding of risk & control in the first line of defence. It involves working on the trading floor and building strong relationships across desks and functions to support senior management in implementing strategic initiatives, global best practices, improved efficiency and reduction in costs.  The role will be challenging and varied. The role will report to the Equities Structured Products COO.

Key Role Activities

• Support the Global Equities Structured Product business in further developing revenue, profitability, efficiency and client franchise

• Review and understand all aspects of business performance including pre-tax, brokerage, cost base, balance sheet, financial resources and risk

• Managing budget, expenses and approvals for the business

• Linking with desks and products to plan, manage and forecast business performance

• Financial analysis of current and projected costs and identification of opportunities to drive strategic change and efficiency

• Analysis and presentations in support of strategic proposals and initiatives

• Promote and implement global and regional best practice in terms of systems, trade flow and support

• Involved in front-to-back implementation for specific business build-out efforts, and support infrastructure enhancement in the most cost effective manner possible and ensuring that we make best use of available resources

• Project management supporting periodic strategic initiatives (e.g. QIS business expansion, Structured Notes International expansion)

• Writing presentations for senior management to deliver to clients, regulators and other third parties

• Build relationships by communicating, influencing and negotiating effectively with business heads, senior managers, team members, technical experts and Corporate functions

• Work closely with Corporate functions, including Risk, Compliance and Finance, to deliver formal corporate requirements.

• Adapt business to demands of new and changing business environment, particularly legislation and regulation, and work with support functions to ensure communication is tailored to meet business requirements. 

Role Requirements

• Degree or equivalent education, with preference to Mathematics/Finance degree.

• Knowledge of accounting concepts and financial analysis / presentation

• Understanding of Equity Structured businesses would be beneficial

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

• Attention to detail, coupled with good written and oral communication skills

• Strong willingness to learn and be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others, as required

• Organised approach to work with an ability to present complex subjects in an accessible manner

• Project management experience and ability to coordinate inputs and opinions from different sources

• Adaptability to change and ability to build relationships and work with others through influence (rather than authority)

• Ability to interact confidently with senior management and maintain absolute confidence when required.

Nomura competencies

Culture & Conduct

• Contributes to desired culture

• Aware of different values / styles

• Maintains own and holds others to high standards of behavior

• Seeks to develop

• Aware of impact of own strengths / weaknesses

• Learns from experience

 Client-Centricity & Business Acumen

• Demonstrates understanding of current market

• Anticipates client needs

• Pays attention to detail, synthesizes accurately

• Sees problems, recommends solutions

 Strategy & Innovation

• Articulates own contributions to divisional and firm-wide strategy

• Embraces and balances new / differing ways of thinking / working

• Makes decisions appropriate to their role, knows when and how to escalate

• Knows when / how to compromise

• Responds positively to changing needs and circumstances

• Is able to change direction quickly

 Leadership & Collaboration

• Proactively participates in own and others' performance year

• Assists in recruiting and on boarding new team members

• Gives credit to others for positive contributions

• Builds collaborative and productive working relationships

• Provides on-the-job training to colleagues

• Provides and listens to constructive, timely and specific feedback to resolve conflict

 Communication & Connectivity

• Adjusts communication style to suit topic / audience

• Balances listening / talking

• Communicates ideas and issues clearly and with consideration

• Questions to understand others’ views

• Is a proven and credible resource

• Builds internal network

• Willingly works with others to share information

 Execution & Delivery

• Maintains positive commitment to results

• Takes on challenging assignments

• Executes priority actions on-time

• Keeps stakeholders updated, manages expectations

• Persists when confronted with resistance

• Seeks, listens to and accepts feedback

Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.