Job Title:  Investment Management Strategy - Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Wholesale Strategy

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80K and $95K/year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment 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.

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Department overview:

The International Investment Management Strategy team plays a pivotal role in shaping Nomura’s near and longer term strategy. The Strategy team works closely with senior leadership on a range of management initiatives including business expansion strategy, mergers & acquisitions, market & competitor analysis, business planning and performance reviews, and client strategy. The team works directly with Senior Management to determine the right strategy for reaching Nomura’s Investment Management aspirations across businesses and regions in a rapidly changing market environment.

Role description:

The Analyst will be a key member of Nomura’s Investment Management Strategy team focused on strategic initiatives internationally. They will work closely with global and regional Investment Management leadership teams, as well as with key Corporate teams such as Finance, Planning, and Marketing.   

• Provide analytical support on Investment Management strategy initiatives, with a focus on strategic development, long term business growth, and overall positioning of the franchise.
• Identify, analyze and monitor issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.
• Conduct competitor / industry research and analysis leveraging both public and non-public sources.
• Research and analyze business profitability and macroeconomic indicators, analyze specific client segments, conduct acquisition screening, and perform strategic due diligence.
• Prepare management presentations including business plans, business reviews, offsite presentations, town halls, etc.

• Work closely with Global Strategy teams on broader firm-wide and cross-divisional initiatives.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a consulting firm or a strategy / operations / business planning unit of a financial institution.
• Experience in / foundational understanding of Investment Management industry.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to develop financial models and perform data analysis.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) – ability to interact confidently with senior business leadership on a range of topics.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives while meeting timelines and expectations for high quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, proactively problem solve, and collaborate with team members.
• Interest in the wider Investment Management industry including key trends and market dynamics (e.g., market structure, competitive landscape, client / product demand).

*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