Job Title:  FX Strategist

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

Divisional Overview

Nomura's Global Markets department offers clients worldwide liquidity, market insights, and execution services across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's emphasis on innovation and technology ensures access to advanced trading platforms and tailored solutions. Specializing in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, Nomura's Global Markets team has a strong global presence and is renowned for exceptional client service. With expertise, global reach, and a commitment to innovation, the department is poised to drive growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description

• Develop and drive FX strategy across Southeast Asia, with primary coverage of Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and India
• Produce high-quality thematic research, market commentary and actionable FX trade ideas for institutional clients on a regular basis
• Collaborate closely with Sales & Trading teams and engage regularly with institutional clients to communicate market views and investment ideas
• Apply statistical and quantitative techniques including basic programming where appropriate to support FX research, trade ideas and market analysis
• Contribute to regional and global FX strategy publications and collaborate with the wider strategy team on cross market research initiatives

Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FX strategy within financial services
• Minimum of 2 years of experience covering FX research across one or more Southeast Asian markets (India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines or Singapore) as the role require handling Southeast Asian markets
• Proven experience producing client facing FX research, including publishing market commentary, strategy reports and actionable trade ideas
• Basic programming skills (R/Python/Matlab)with the ability to analyse market data and support analytical modelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex market views clearly to stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work closely with global FX strategists and cross regional teams

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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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