Nomura - Analyst - Global Markets - AeJ Equity Convertibles

Global Markets AeJ Equity Convertibles Analyst

Business Overview :

The IdeasHub Team is the strategy/research team of Nomura's Equity-Linked businesses (Convertible Bonds, Equity Derivatives and Delta-One) across all regions. The team works with Sales and Traders in the regions on highlighting/ publishing trade ideas, pricing, back testing, index/basket creation, building analytical tools and managing databases required for strategy work.

Position Specifications :

Experience : 0 - 4 years

Qualification : Business / Engineering / Quantitative degree Graduate with strong academic background

Role & Responsibilities :

- Learn about Convertible bonds and work closely with teams in HK, London and NY

- Provide real-time support to Nomura's CB Trading, Sales & Strategy teams with risk/scenario analysis, CB pricing / modeling, and bespoke requests (fundamental and/or statistics analysis, ad-hoc client requests, etc.)

- Maintain and improve CB systems, database and trading tools (both in-house systems and Excel-based tools)

- Play an active role in problem solving processes and CB database integrity

- Technical bond analysis and highlight relative value trade ideas to Sales/Traders

- Publish regular CB strategy reports; prepare product guides and presentation/pitch book for Sales; bespoke client requests

- Provide support to CB analysts (eg. research-driven analysis, bespoke client requests)

- Communicate confidently with sales, traders and strategists in regions

- Liaise with Tech and other support teams on various projects

Mind Set :

Mandatory :

- Detail oriented

- Quantitative/analytical mindset

- Good oral and written English communications skills

- Excellent multi-tasker and have problem-solving abilities

- Accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks

Desired :

- Fast learner

- Ability to work effectively as part of the team

- Strong work ethics

- Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams

- Dependable and proactive.

- Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently

Technical :

- Strong Excel skills essential (VBA or other programming language skills a plus) with comfort working with large datasets

- Basic fundamental analysis skills (financial reporting, accounting & corporate finance).

- Basic understanding of Bonds and Derivatives

Nomura Overview :

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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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Division Overview :

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.