Job Title:  UST Trader

Corporate Title: Vice President, UST Trader

Department: Global Markets

Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000.00 and $250,000 per 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

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry. 

Role Description

The successful candidate will have experience as an US Treasury interest rates trader. The individual will possess good relationships with all local banks/ traders, and a track record of working within both the local banking system and in the wider international space.

• Responsible for market making the entirety of the yield curve for the US primary dealership during the session.  This is a requirement of our primary dealership status.

• Responsible for monitoring all risk in the dealership books during that time

• Regional point-person for any sales/customer inquiries and engagement

• Expected to re-establish our presence in the product after employee resignation

• Veteran trader who understands the need to both service our customers and protect the firm

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Combination of client, franchise trading overlaid with good risk appetite.

• Ambitious and self-starting approach

• Demonstrable experience in developing client relationships is essential

• Ability to independently research ideas and market opportunities

• Capable to creating close relationships with Sales; liaising on a daily basis and providing trade and hedge ideas

• Excellent communication skills

• Keen attention to detail

• Strong understanding of regulatory environment (across the currencies traded)

• Highly energetic with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to understand client needs

*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”.