Job Title:  Temp Analyst (Structuring)

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.

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.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop customized structured derivatives (rates, credit, hybrid and FX) products and provide them for corporate and institutional clients.
• Work very closely with sales and trading to understand client objectives and deliver product ideas.
• Analyze complex financial problems and create/use quantitative models to price structured products.
• Responsible for executing hedging transactions and monitoring risks of structured books.
• Prepare pitch books, termsheets and marketing materials.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis and risk assessment of structured transactions.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and market trends.
• Coordinate across internal teams (legal, risk, finance and compliance) to ensure smooth product approval and execution.

Job Requirements:

• Strong academic background in quantitative fields (mathematics, engineering, finance, or economics)
• Prior experience or knowledge in options is required
• Strong quantitative skills and sensitivity to numbers
• Experience in pricing derivatives (rates, credit, hybrid, and FX) would be a plus.
• Strong passion for financial markets
• Proficiency in Excel, VBA, and at least one programming language (Python, R or similar) would be beneficial
• Awareness of regulatory and capital impacts on structured transactions
• A high level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation abilities to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English;
• A strong sense of personal and professional integrity and teamwork;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations;
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadline

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