Job Title:  Trade Support Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc.

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $75,000/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

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.

Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors

Department Overview:

Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc. is a registered investment advisor managing approximately $38 billion in fixed income assets including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, emerging markets, and distressed issues. 

Role Description:

The Trade Support Analyst works within NCRAM’s High Yield Operations Group. This position provides overall trade support to the High Yield investment team. This position will report to the Supervisor in High Yield Operations.  All duties will be performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

In this role you will:

• Provide overall support to the High Yield Operations and Investment Teams
• Interact and communicate with Custodian Banks, Brokers Middle and Back trade support offices
• Monitor and resolve settlement issues and failed trades between the broker’s back-office and custodians in a timely manner
• Confirm trade details in Omgeo CTM, Bloomberg, email
• Book trades accurately with PM allocation instructions and in compliance with accounts’ guidelines
• Facilitate communication between front and back offices.
• Prepare reports and handle ad-hoc requests for Operations Team and PMs.
• Be responsible for monthly and weekly pricing tasks

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Recent college Grad or with <1 year trade support experience
• Solid computer skills and detail oriented
• Motivated and eager to work in an asset management environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.  GPA: 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent telephone, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* 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 in the U.S., 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