Job Title:  Asset Servicing Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Operations     

Location: New York          

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $105K and $115K/year*

Company 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.

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Department Overview

The Asset Services Team is responsible for the handling and processing of all market driven corporate action events that bring a material change to an organization and its stakeholders such as reorganizations, splits, rights offerings, spinoff, mergers and acquisitions.

Role Description / Areas of Responsibility Include

• Handling, processing and reconciliation of time sensitive, critical Corporate action events
• Daily communication with Internal and external Nomura stakeholders to ensure event elections, expiration, effective dates are understood and confirmation received
• Working directly with custodians to ensure elections are received and in good order
• Relationship management with various internal Trading Desks, Finance, Trade Support, Settlements, Repo, etc. and act as a point of escalation for the resolution of any issues
• Create, monitor, and test various metrics, reports, and procedures

Key Contribution Areas Critical to Success

• Strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Understanding impact of processes/procedures on daily basis and its relation to the business and risk
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• At least 5 years of work experience within financial Asset Services area
• Understanding of Equity, Fixed Income , Delta 1, SWAP and  Prime Broker  accounts
• Experience in processing Corporate Actions, Reorg , Dividends and PNI
• Proficient in DTC and US market Corporate Action events
• Firm understanding of Securities lending, Repo and Settlement areas
• Motivated, diligent learner that is able to work in a fast paced environment

• Proficient in MS office and ability to quickly learn internal & industry applications
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Series 99 preferred

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer