Job Title: Structuring

Job Code: 10457

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: Global Markets

Description:

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.

Division Overview:

The Wholesale division within Nomura provides capital raising and advisory services, structuring, sales and trading of global securities, and distinctive investment research to global corporations, governments and financial institutions. Wholesale's mission is to be Asia's global investment bank, with depth at home complemented by a solid global platform.

Our business is client-centric and focused on markets and segments where we know we can add value. We aim to be globally competitive, delivering sustainable profits in those areas in which we choose to compete. Our offering is innovation- and knowledge-led, delivered in a "one firm" manner.

Global Markets Powai team is an extension of regional Global Markets teams supporting Equities, Securitized Products, Rates, FX, and Credit. The division in Powai provides support for a range of activities like research, quantitative modelling, sales and trading support, pricing and balancing, product development and strategy. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Business Unit Overview:

Nomura’s Global Markets Quantitative Investment Strategies team has cross-market coverage encompassing equities, rates, currencies, credit and commodities. This role will focus on designing, pricing and publishing systematic strategies.

Team takes a data-driven approach, working closely with quantitative research team, sales team and traders to develop investment strategies. It helps generate revenue by working with internal and external clients, providing insights and actionable ideas to manage risk exposures and deliver trading strategies. The team has won several prestigious mandates from leading clients against competition from both buy-side and sell-side firms.

Team in Mumbai works closely with structuring, trading and sales team across the Globe i.e. US, London, Singapore, HK and Tokyo.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title

Analyst/Associate

Experience

2yrs – 5yrs

Qualification

BTech or BSc in Mathematics or economics.

Role & Responsibilities:

Working in close tandem with global structuring desk facing aggressive deadlines for index development and maintenance

Working as a fully integrated member of the global markets quantitative investment strategies (QIS) team, supporting senior team members in designing systematic strategies and writing research publications.

Gain knowledge of the relevant global financial products and models developed by business

Building upon on the existing infrastructure to implement new models as well as maintain the existing infrastructure.

Answering client requests, which range from simple data requests to designing and implementing bespoke models

Work closely with sales, traders and structurers to enable new trades to be executed.

Helping senior management in London to prepare pitches for internal Investment committees, management packs.

Help with the coordination of regulation related work.

Mind Set:

Mandatory

Desired

Domain

Knowledge of finance, and statistics. CFA level I preferred.
Good written and oral communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Strong Analytical skills
Enthusiasm for using technology to solve challenging problems.
Comfortable with large databases / datasets

- Knowledge of equities and derivatives

- Ability to work effectively as part of the team

- Strong work ethics

Technical

Knowledge of python and VBA

- Knowledge of Bloomberg and FactSet is preferred.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We 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.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.