Job Title:  OPS-CS / Client Sales Sup

Job Description for Operations –Sales Support -  Analyst

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-based 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 three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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, (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.

Divisional Overview :

The Operations division provides the support and control infrastructure that enables the Firm to develop and deliver financial products throughout the world. Working with the Sales, Trading and Information Technology Divisions, Operations professionals are responsible for the management and execution of transactions in a manner which maximizes profitability and minimizes risk. Our division is responsible for the management and execution of millions of securities transactions on a daily basis. Our responsibilities include trade processing, confirmation, settlement, fails management, margin, asset servicing, risk management and various client services. In partnership with sales, trading, prime services, information technology and other teams from across the bank, we apply a continual focus on improving productivity and efficiency, while seeking new and innovative ways to support our clients' changing needs.

Business Unit Overview:

The Fixed Income Middle Office team based in Powai is continuously and actively engaged in supporting Nomura's Fixed income businesses spread across EMEA, Americas, Asia and Continental regions. Fixed Income Operations supports a varied range of Fixed Income products & franchisees offered by Nomura to its clients. The Fixed Income MO plays a pivotal role between Clients and Front Offices on one side and Nomura's in house teams & divisions ranging from Information Technology, Core Operations, Client Service Representatives, Transition Management Group, Data Management and Operations Control on the other.

Position specifications: Sales Support Analyst

Product: Bonds / Repo / Cash Equity / FX

The Operations Division provides the support and control infrastructure that enables the firm to develop and deliver financial products throughout the world. Working with the Sales, Trading and Information Technology Divisions, Operations professionals are responsible for the management and execution of transactions in a manner which maximizes profitability and minimizes risk. The Division is responsible for the management and processing of securities transactions on a daily basis. Our responsibilities include trade processing, allocations, confirmation, settlement, fails management, margin, asset servicing, risk management and various client services. In partnership with sales, trading, prime services, information technology and other teams from across the Bank, we apply a continual focus on improving productivity and efficiency, while seeking new and innovative ways to support our clients’ changing needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Sales Support as a process is to provide better service to clients. Hence it requires lots of interaction with clients, Sales Persons, Traders, Desk Assistants and other various team involved in downstream Processing.

• Effectively manage all risks and exposures associated with the various trading activities across the books for Sales Clients and ensure all exceptions have been closed out in a timely manner; Manage Risk between Front End & Middle Office systems for all Equity Derivative products at trade level.

• REQUIRED SKILLS: This position requires liaising with respective regional Trader’s, desk assistants, Sales Persons & other regional middle office teams and make sure Bank’s external client’s queries are resolved immediately and effectively.

Always think from Client perspective and proactively provide better service to clients and cover the risk in the process

The individual needs to work very closely with the desks and ensure all Bookings and checks are completed with 100% accuracy, within the timelines mentioned in SLA.

Requires strong attention to details, should have very good understanding on Bonds / Repo / Cash Equity / FX products

Should have the attitude to adapt to the new digital tools and should come out with more ideas. Exposure to digital technology and Fintech tools would be added advantage

Qualification, Experience & Skills:  Should be able to work independently and manage tight deadlines, should posse’s excellent communication skills and familiarity with financial abbreviations and basic functioning of market.

Should be Enthusiastic / High energy / should be able to suggest solutions.

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