Job Title:  Credit Risk - Financial Institutions- VP

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $and $XX/ [hour/year]*

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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Company overview:

Nomura is an Asia-based 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 three business divisions:

Retail, Asset 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

Job Description/Responsibilities

Credit Officer will cover a portfolio in the Financial Institutions sector across North America and Latam, main responsibilities include:

• Credit Risk Analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, across Commercial Banks, Broker-Dealers, Insurance Companies, CCP’s, Mortgage Originators and Mortgage REITS
• Assigning internal credit ratings and limits, monitoring exposure usage for any limit breaches and recommending corrective actions
• Approval of daily trade requests for products including: Derivatives (FX, Rates, Equities, Credit), Repo, Stock Lending, MBS etc.
• Analysis of ad-hoc deal-specific transactions. Present Credit Risk’s recommendation both within Risk and to Committees
• Tracking developments related to regulatory, Industry, Counterparty, external ratings and taking appropriate actions
• Leading Counterparty due diligence via calls as well as in-person visits
• Conduct periodic portfolio reviews for sectors within the Financial Institutions space
• Structuring trading terms in conjunction with other areas including Global Markets, Legal, Finance and Middle Office

Other Responsibilities:

• Leading and contributing to global risk change initiatives which includes global coordination across Risk and Business colleagues geared toward internal or external / regulatory driven enhancements
• Mentoring the junior members of the team and implementing team level initiatives

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 5+ years of Credit Risk experience covering Financial Institutions
• Strong understanding of securitized products
• Strong familiarity with financial statement analysis and credit risk metrics
• Background in trading products in the fixed-income and equities spaces
• Prior experience in negotiating credit terms for legal documentation
• Comfortable interacting with senior management, communicating within Risk Management as well as the relevant business areas.

*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