Job Title:  High Yield Research Analyst - Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management 

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185K and $200K/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 Description

NCRAM is a registered investment advisor managing approximately $35 billion in fixed income assets including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, emerging markets and distressed debt. 

Role Description / Areas of Responsibility

Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management (NCRAM) is looking for an VP level High Yield bond analyst. This is a buy-side role.

An analyst for the High Yield group will join a 22-person team and will take on responsibility for one or more industries over time. The primary focus is high yield bonds; however, the analyst will make investment recommendations for the entire capital structure and for a variety of strategies: total return US high yield, higher quality US high yield, and European high yield.

The analyst will perform bottom-up research that requires thorough analysis of economic and industry trends, financial statement analysis and knowledge of the markets. A key feature of the NCRAM position is that analysts, over time, will cover a variety of sectors, so he/she will be able to gain exposure to many different companies.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• 6+ years of experience in high yield analysis
• Experience covering Retail, Consumer, and Wireless Telecom products is a plus
• Strong academic qualifications

*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