Job Title:  Global RFP/DDQ Writer - Analyst/Associate

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 Asset Management department is a leading provider of investment solutions to institutional and individual clients worldwide. The team offers a range of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, with a focus on innovation and research to deliver customized solutions that meet clients' needs. Nomura's Asset Management team specializes in portfolio management, risk management, and investment research, known for delivering exceptional service to clients with a strong track record of success. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Asset Management department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry. 

Role Description:

We are seeking a Global RFP/DDQ Writer to join Nomura's Asset Management department in a pivotal role supporting business development and client relationship management. You will prepare comprehensive responses to client proposals and due diligence questionnaires, collaborating with investment professionals, sales teams, relationship managers, legal, and compliance experts across our global network to effectively communicate Nomura's investment capabilities to prospective and existing clients.

This role offers exceptional learning opportunities in asset management, providing deep exposure to Nomura's investment strategies, client needs, and global market dynamics while developing specialized coordination and project management skills that are highly valued across the financial services industry.

Key objectives critical to success:

• Compile and coordinate high-quality responses to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and DDQs (Due Diligence Questionnaires) for Nomura's Asset Management department.
• Support Sales and Relationship Managers in maintaining and expanding client relationships through timely and accurate proposal responses.
• Maintain and enhance Nomura's response database to ensure consistency, efficiency, and brand alignment across all client communications.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while adhering to strict client deadlines and internal quality standards.
• Ensure all responses accurately reflect Nomura's investment strategies, capabilities, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate seamlessly across global regions and time zones to support Nomura's international client base.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Essential Requirements: 
  • Exceptional written communication and editing skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management capabilities with proven ability to prioritize competing demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion.
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Highly Desirable:
  • Fluency in German and/or Italian to support Nomura's global operations.
  • Interest in asset management and financial services industry.
  • Experience in project coordination, client-facing roles, or proposal writing.
  • Familiarity with database management systems and content management processes.

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:

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

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.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer