CLO Trading Analyst

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.

Role description:

The role is for a Junior Trader on the #1 Greenwich ranked Nomura CLO Trading desk, housed within the Securitized Products business. The candidate filling this role should be highly motivated to learn the product and develop a skillset for market-making. Tasks will include running bond analytics to price & trade CLO Debt & Equity, from Aaa-rated tranches down to unrated Equity. Additional tasks include monthly marks for clients, marks for CLO repo/financing, & maintaining the BWIC calendar. All of these tasks involve working closely with customers including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies, & Banks. Candidate should have the ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and move seamlessly across activities. Strong communication skills are required to interact with both internal teams as well as external clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Academic and/or Work Experience in Finance/Engineering preferred but not required
• Proficiency in computer languages/programming (VBA primarily) is a plus
• Experience with Bloomberg and/or INTEX analytics is a plus

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

Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.