Job Title:  Junior Rates Portfolio Manager - Vice President

Job title: Junior Rates Portfolio Manager

Corporate title: VP

Department: Global Markets

Reporting directly to BRM Head of Treasury Investments.

Location: London

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

Department Overview:

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description:

Key objectives critical to success:

Junior FI portfolio manager able to execute, manage risk, report p/l and resource utilisation across a multi-currency HQLA portfolio.

1. Front-to-back execution
   1. Ability to source assets taking lead on timing
   2. Knowledge of market structure (counterparties, positioning metrics, technical drivers).  Established counterparty relationships an advantage.
   3. Systems and settlements knowledge
   4. P/L calculation, attribution and explanation
2. Funding
   1. Knowledge of funding markets (secured and unsecured)
   2. Ability to optimise position funding and leverage this to optimise asset allocation
   3. Repo system and settlements system knowledge
3. Asset allocation
   1. Ability to propose mandate-appropriate investments
   2. Investment optimisation (selection of assets within investment strategy)
4. Analytics
   1. Ability to leverage internal and individual resources to optimise p/f allocations
5. Presentation
   1. Ability to present and explain p/f structure, strategy and performance to a variety of stakeholders

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

1. Experience in either portfolio management, FI trading or treasury funding role
2. FSA regulated role
3. Exceptional technical and analytical skills

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

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

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 ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and 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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.