Job Title:  Associate, Japan Equity Sales

Job Description

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.

About Global Markets

Our Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products.

By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Japan Research Sales is responsible for servicing institutional equity clients and distribute Nomura’s research content and single stock ideas. The role will require:
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Research, Trading, Syndicate etc.) to drive monetization of Nomura’s equity content business and Syndicate deals
• Line up cross-sell opportunities for our execution services and non-cash offerings
• Proactive and self-starter in pursuit of new clients
• Support Japan sales team on client requests
• Idea generation for corporate access events

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of cash Equity sales experience/
• Minimum 2 years of cash equity sales experience in Japan market as to support clients effectively.
• Minimum 2 years of experience dealing with Japanese clients requires regular interaction with Japanese-speaking clients.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; coupled with good marketing and presentation skills
• A passion for financial markets, ideally demonstrated through past internships in the financial industry and curriculum
• Proficiency in Japanese would be an advantage due to coverage of Japanese-speaking clients and the Japan market 

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer