Job Title: IWM-IPAS

Job Code: 8359

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: Global Markets

Description:

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Division Overview:

Nomura International Wealth Management have more than 50 years of experience delivering value to our high net worth clients in Asia. Our commitment to deliver bespoke solutions is paired with judicious planning, coupled with Asia insight to meet clients’ wealth planning and investment goal objectives.

Nomura IWM have access to both global and regional investment opportunities across multiple asset classes - fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. IWM will take advantage of Nomura’s research-based advice, strong execution capabilities and bespoke solutions that leverage our global expertise in Global Markets, Investment Banking, Asset Management and other affiliates.

IWM rolls up to Nomura’s Wholesale division along with Global Markets (GM) and Investment Banking (IBD).

Business Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Managed Funds Specialist to join our IPAS Team/CIO Office in Private Banking. As a member of the team, you will be involved in all levels of business including conducting research, developing valuation frameworks across funds from different asset classes, hedge funds, private equity and credit, work on cross-asset allocation models with CIO Office and providing a data driven decision making alongside our Quant team to support our investment strategies.

Ideal Exposure to multiple asset classes from equities, fixed income, alternatives including HFs, Private credit, equity across the international markets – US, JP, EU, HK, CN etc.
Detailed and data oriented person. Work on macro commentary, strategies and create systems, frameworks and analytics to analyse portfolios and various market scenarios.
Track events and their impacts on positioning and asset class choices.
To learn hands on with industry veterans on how to navigate markets and develop portfolio solutions
To work in an environment that is entrepreneurial and that values new ideas, innovation and most of all ownership of problems and solutions

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title	Analyst / Associate
Functional Title	Analyst / Associate
Experience	0-5 years’ experience in Mutual Funds/Hedge Funds/Private Markets
Qualification	Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering
Requisition No.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of funds commentaries, monthly chart packs and quarterly reports. Have a key focus on expanding alternatives allocation in the IWM AuM. Work with RMs, IAs, CIO Office in ensuring messaging across all RMs and IAs.

• Create data driven decision making frameworks for valuations and cross-asset allocation.

• Focus on non-traditional asset classes like hedge funds and private markets in order to collaborate with the Managed Investments team.

• Analyse and interpret large and complex data sets to identify trends and patterns that can inform investment decisions. Work with the Quants team for creating different models.

• Conduct research on various markets, asset classes, and investment products to inform investment strategy

• Collaborate with other team members to identify and prioritize investment opportunities and risks

• Provide timely and accurate analysis and insights to senior team members and investment committees.

• Continuously monitor and assess the performance of our investment strategies and models

• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in investment research and asset allocation.

Mind Set:

Key Skills:

Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts
Basic programming skills in languages such as Python or R
Experience with data analysis and writing macro commentaries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Self-starter with a passion for data science and investment research

General Competencies

Fast learner
Ability to work effectively as part of the team
Strong work ethics
Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams
Dependable and proactive.
Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently