Job Title:  UK Credit Sales - VP

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 Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income 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.

Role description:

• Specialist sales role covering institutional clients in the UK.
• Build flow credit franchise with UK institutional client base including asset managers, hedge funds and other institutional clients.
• Product scope is Asia and CEEMEA credit and other products/markets which may be added in future
• Writing daily market commentaries, generating trade ideas and executing trading desk axes
• Arranging frequent client marketing initiatives (e.g. research and trading roadshows)
• Providing support and back up coverage to other sales people

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Passion for global markets and Emerging Markets in particular
• Previous experience in credit products (cash, derivatives, repos) a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think quickly and multi-task
• Ability to acquire, build, and maintain relationships with clients 
• Ability to independently research ideas and market opportunities
• Capable of creating close relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong understanding of regulatory environment

Nomura Leadership Behaviours  

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 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.