Job Title:  GM-Research

Nomura 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.

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Business Unit Overview:

Nomura Research is a World-class provider of intellectual capital. Research covers Company Analysis, Quantitative Research, Corporate Access & Equity Strategy. Nomura delivers Independent research through globally aligned sectors and with a narrow but deep, high-quality strategy leveraging dedicated distribution.

Powai (Mumbai) Research division is an integral part of the Global Research Division. It consists of Associates covering various markets, who undertake equity research.  The Equity Research team is involved in fundamental research of companies as well as equity strategy research spanning geographies across Asia. The team also comprises, Product Management Group, Supervisory Analysts and the Editorial & Production team.

In order to further support the business and Nomura’s market profile across a broad range of clients, the India Equity research team is looking to hire five analysts to provide Equity research coverage. The team is looking for associates who could support the senior analysts in their work on a day to day basis. The teams aim to be top-3 provider of research to the firm’s focus accounts which are equally spread between institutional investors and hedge funds in all the main financial centres of the world.

Position Specifications:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Join as an integral part of India Equity research team.
• The role will involve supporting senior analysts based in India.
• The successful candidates will be part of a highly-regarded team with a mandate for research on stocks listed in India.
• Work on financial statements of companies, build and maintain earnings and valuation models.
• Help senior analyst in initiating companies in new and emerging sectors
• Track & report news/events on coverage names, maintaining industry/ company databases.
• Assist in writing full or parts of research reports; Build marketing presentations with the direction of senior analyst.
• Interaction with various stakeholders like Nomura sales & traders.
• Keep an eye on important regional/global news flow, which could likely have impact on equities under coverage.
• The role offers the right candidate a potential to develop and grow knowledge of the workings of the financial market.

Mind Set:

• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial statement analysis and security valuation
• Distinctive academic record: consistently highly graded within their peer group
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with attention to detail
• Understanding of equity markets
• Solid analytical skills, including ability to perform data analysis
• Ability to work under pressure, multitasking and meet deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel & MS PPT; Bloomberg exposure will be added advantage
• Good research writing skills will be added advantage
• Ability to formulate and articulate views logically

The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. The firm and its affiliates prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.