Job Title:  WSO-Strategy

Wholesale Strategy - Global Markets and Investment Banking Strategy Analyst

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, Investment 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.

Divisional Overview:

The regional and divisional strategy teams are pivotal in shaping Nomura’s longer term strategy for Wholesale. The work of the strategy team includes market entry strategy, business performance review, analysis of Nomura’s operating model, acquisition screening and market & competitor analysis. The team works directly with senior management across the businesses to determine the right strategy for reaching Nomura’s Wholesale aspirations in the rapidly changing market environment.

Position Specifications:

Experience -1 yr to 2yrs

Qualifications - B.Tech, Dual Degree, Integrated M.Sc., Bachelors in Economics or Finance or equivalent students from top tier institute  

Role & Responsibilities:

• Work as a part of the Wholesale Strategy division on global, regional and divisional projects 
• Support strategy team seniors / business on a range of projects related to Investment Banking and Global Markets verticals within Wholesale division:
• Business performance reviews and assessment/formulation of strategic options to grow and improve profitability
• Assessment of operating environment and imperatives for Wholesale business 
• Projects on business optimization, restructuring and cost efficiency
• Evaluation of in-organic growth opportunities / acquisition screening
• Analysis of the competitive and macro / market environment based on public data, proprietary information and industry reports
• Monitoring and analysis of quarterly financial results of competitors
• Prepare presentations for senior management board meetings, town halls and offsite 
• Most of the projects require working closely with strategy team members, business CAOs, finance and other functional teams in different regions; working independently or with the support of other members of the team

Mandatory Skill Set :

• Quick Learner 

• High quality communication skills

•Attention to detail

•Ability to multi-task efficiently and meet project deadlines

•Deep interest in macroeconomics, Global Markets and Investment Banking

•Minimum CGPA

•Strong analytical and Excel skills 

Desired Skill Set :

Strong with PowerPoint and presentations