Nomura - Associate - AeJ Corporate Derivatives Trading - Global Markets

Global Markets - AeJ Corporate Derivatives Trading - Associate

Business Unit Overview :

- The role is in the Asia Ex-Japan Corporate Derivatives Trading team in Powai. The desk works closely with private and public side structuring team and investment banking coverage team to provide structured equity linked financing solutions to various types of clients such as Corporates, Private Equity, HNWI and promoters of listed companies.

- This involves fundamental equity, credit and technical analysis of companies, understanding the risks in complex financing and derivative products and pricing of those products, in addition to trade booking, ongoing monitoring as well as handling post trade issues.

Position Specifications :

Experience : 2 to 6 years

Qualification : Business/Commerce/Finance/Engineering from Tier 1 college or CA

Role & Responsibilities:

- Working in close synergy with global trading desks and sales teams facing dynamic markets and aggressive deadlines

- Pre-trade ; Equity, credit and technical analysis of companies, pricing complex financing and derivative structures

- Post trade ; Trade booking in coordination with structuring, Middle Office and finance

- Supporting the team in risk management and monitoring of positions

- Automation ; Analytical tools and reports development and maintaining deal data

- Ad-hoc data analysis, regular trade and book reviews

Mind Set :

Mandatory :

- Understanding of Fixed Income & Equity markets

- Understanding of financial statements and company valuation methods

- Understanding of derivatives is a plus

- Proficiency in Excel and VBA

- Strong communication skills

- Creative problem solver

Desired :

- Fast learner

- Ability to work effectively as part of the team

- Strong work ethics

- Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams.

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.

- Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura's businesses around the world. Powai' s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura's global operations and are an integral part of Nomura's global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura's global business.

Division Overview :

- Nomura Global Markets division, based in Mumbai, the front-office team delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business.

- Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business' aggressive revenue targets.

- The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management and new idea generation.