Job Title:  IB Product Control Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst

Division: 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: 

The IBD Product control team supports the Investment Banking division as well as the Syndication desks in Global Markets. Product Control is responsible for Daily PL Reporting, Flash to Actual analysis, Front to Back reconciliations, P&L Commentary, Manual Adjustment review, Month-end general ledger close, Balance Sheet Attestation & Reconciliation, Quarterly Financial Reporting, assist with Internal and External Auditors, and ad-hoc analysis. Works closely with Banking deal teams, Syndicate trading desks, Middle Office/Ops, Financial Reporting, Regulatory, IPV teams, and Internal and External Auditors.

Role Description / Areas of responsibility:

• Responsible for timely daily & monthly reporting of P&L, analysis, and commentary.
• Analyze and explain flash versus actual P&L variances, monitor front to back processes to ensure sufficient controls and investigation on breaks.
• Support the Banking teams, front office traders, ability to work with inter-departments to pursue business and control solutions.
• Work closely with trading desk & operations to resolve any trade booking and/or valuation issues.
• Perform month-end reconciliations on P&L and balance sheet, and monitor intercompany receivables/payables.
• Work closely with Banking deal teams on calculating new deal returns and communicating in a timely fashion to senior front office and finance management.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy of the firm’s financial books and records.
• Participate in new projects and initiatives, ad-hoc issues and system enhancement UAT.
• Provide information and support to internal and external auditors.
• Responsible for quarterly financial reporting and Americas Portfolio Returns presentations.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge preferred

• 2+ years of Product Control experience in Fixed Income, Equities or Banking.
• Experience with daily P&L reconciliations/reporting, Balance Sheet reporting and Month End GL close.
• BS in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, work in fast paced, and team based environment
• Proactive, self-starter, who can be dynamic and implement process changes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage trader queries and/or difficult situations.

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