Job Title:  Client Relations and Marketing Generalist - Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (NCRAM)

Location: New York 

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90K and $100K per year* plus competitive discretionary bonus.

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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

NCRAM was established in 1991 and serves as an investment adviser to US, South American, EMEA, and Asian institutional clients. NCRAM is an investment boutique within the larger Nomura Group of companies that specializes in below investment-grade credit. We are primarily engaged in managing assets consisting of US and global high yield corporate bonds, emerging market debt, and multi-asset credit for a global clientele. NCRAM has a headcount of 47 and assets under management of approximately $37 billion as of July 31, 2024.

Key Objectives Crucial to Success

• Assemble monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for existing clients
• Maintain central client reporting calendar
• Produce various marketing materials, e.g. pitch books, fact sheets, and portfolio review materials
• Respond to ad-hoc client and prospect requests via global client service and sales teams
• Support Client Portfolio Managers and Head of Client Relations
• Contribute to special projects to enhance value for clients, prospects, and affiliate teams

Growth Opportunities

The ideal candidate will become a key member of NCRAM’s Product Development team by developing mastery of client reporting and marketing functions and proficiency in high yield investment management.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Undergraduate degree
• 1-2 years of client reporting and/or RFP experience, ideally with an asset management firm
• Career interest in high yield, asset management, financial services marketing, and client relations
• Candidate must be meticulously detail-oriented
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and proven ability to multi-task
• Highly results- and deadline-oriented
• Fast and eager learner, proactive, ability to produce high quality work on tight deadlines
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite – Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with all levels of management

Desirable

• Working knowledge of fixed income asset class, institutional investment products, and vehicle structures
• Experience in high yield fixed income a plus
• Proficiency/familiarity with Bloomberg, Sylvan, and/or GIPS

*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