Job Title:  Structured Finance Credit Officer- Vice President

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:

Credit Risk Management EMEA consists of around 20 London-based analysts which work in one of four areas:  Financial Institutions, Sovereigns and related entities, Hedge Funds and Corporates.  In addition, the analysts are supported by colleagues based in India.  The department is responsible for analysing counterparties, assigning ratings, opining on trade structures and mitigating features, and analysing transactions.  We work closely with colleagues in the front office, other areas of risk and in other regions.  Each analyst is responsible for a monitoring and managing exposure to a portfolio of counterparties.

Role description:

• This role would sit in the EMEA Corporate Credit Team which is responsible for approving derivatives trades & loan exposures across a number of business units.
• The role would be primarily focused on supporting Nomura’s Real Estate & infrastructure franchise in EMEA. The role would be a junior position within the credit risk team, responsible for due diligence process and assessment of underwriting risk.
• Primary responsibilities for this role would be to:
  • Conduct credit due diligence on new transactions including business review, financial analysis, stress cases and financial modelling.
  • Evaluate transactions structure and pricing, and ultimately syndication risk
  • Actively participate in credit committee, challenging the deal teams and presenting credit views
  • Briefing to senior management and liaising with clients when required
• The candidate would also be involved in the loan portfolio management and the production and presentation of ad hoc analysis.
• In addition, the candidate would have the opportunity to broaden the scope of its responsibilities by exerting credit approval authority in other products areas including derivatives, fund financing and stock lending.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• The candidate will have background in structured finance with experience in the market
• Financial/business qualification such as CFA/Master’s degree/MBA is an advantage
• Previous experience in a similar credit risk department, deal team, rating agency or credit fund will be considered.
• Ability to work with complete autonomy to run the full due diligence process
• Need to be able to hold its own views and be at ease in presenting to senior management

Nomura competencies

Trusted Partner

• Understand clients’ needs and issues, and respond with high-quality proposals
• Acquire capabilities to perform one’s responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself

Teamwork Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments

Influence

• Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others
• Serve as role model and provide guidance to junior employees

Integrity

• Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly

Diversity Statement:

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender 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.

Right to Work

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Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer