Job Title:  Financial Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst 

Department: Finance

Location: New York
 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80K and $90K/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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Department overview:

Nomura’s Brokerage Commissions and Expenses team in the Americas.

Job Description:

The candidate will work with the existing team lead and business leadership across Finance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury in day-to-day operations and executing business strategy.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across Americas Brokerage Commissions and Expense areas. Position will report directly to Americas team lead and plays a critical role to assist in increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day financial and accounting oversight and execution working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance, and Treasury.
• Maintaining proprietary cost analysis system, using logic statements.
• Supporting the month-end close by posting journal entries, performing account and variance analysis including detailed P&L review and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Continue the implementation of financial and accounting best practices and overseas critical accounting procedures for all BCE (Brokerage, Commissions and Expenses) charges across Nomura.
• Trading Venue Rates – capturing and updating fee rate changes from various exchanges.
• Assist with rebates / invoice reconciliations to ensure effective controls.
• Perform semi-manual cash management reconciliations for incoming rebates payments.
• Maintain an accurate filing and record-keeping system for rebates / invoices and company documents.
• Assist with the external/internal audit process and SOX compliance.
• Review and process payments made to exchanges, clients, vendors, and other business partners.
• Maintain strong relationships across all business leaders and employees.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required
 

• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited college/university
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent analytics, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an eagerness to learn on the fly
• Enthusiasm for both quantitative-driven and qualitative-focused situations
• Ability to develop understanding of financial products and be a part of fast-paced team.
• Eagerness to learn and work hard as part of a structured team

Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of

employment visas for this position at this time.

*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