Job Title:  RSK-Risk Methodology Group

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:

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile that ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one

of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas.

Business Unit Overview:

Credit Risk Analytics team within Risk Methodology Group (RMG) develops the quantitative methodologies used to measure counterparty credit risk, provides analyses and consultation on credit risk quantification, and participates in global efforts on modelling credit risk exposure. This team is responsible for enhancement and methodological support to accommodate new business needs and maintain regulatory compliance to ‘IMM approval’ from various global regulators. This team also provides active support to business/risk managers by carrying out pre-trade analytics on live complex

structured derivatives transactions. At a generic level the team responsibilities include working on various regulatory requirements comprising model development and reviews, Backtesting of models, calibration, User Acceptance Testing, documentation of models, etc.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title : Associate

Functional Title : Senior Associate

Experience : 5 to 7 years

Qualification : Masters in Quantitative discipline (B.E/B. Tech+, M. Tech, MSc

(Maths/Stats), Econometrics)

Role & Responsibilities:

• This role will focus on the SFT side of the business from counterparty risk point of view;
• Provides analysis and consultation on counterparty credit risk quantification and participate in global efforts on modelling counterparty credit risk exposure.
• Work closely with model Global development teams on implementation of models and systems.
• Work on various regulatory requirements including Back testing, Model reviews,
• Calibration, User Acceptance Testing, Documentation of models.
• Work on ad hoc risk models as per business requirements.