Financing Risk - Analyst - Senior Analyst

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

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.

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.

Division Overview:

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile which ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas. The Risk Management Division in India comprises:

Market Risk Management

Credit Risk Management

Risk Methodology

Model Validation

Risk Control function

Risk Data Management Office

Business Unit Overview:

Credit Risk Management operates as a credit risk control function within the Risk Management Division, reporting to the CRO. The process for managing credit risk at Nomura includes:

Evaluation of likelihood that a counterparty defaults on its payments and obligations;

Assignment of internal ratings to all active counterparties;

Approval of extensions of credit and establishment of credit limits;

Measurement, monitoring and management of Nomura’s current and potential future credit exposures;

Setting credit terms in legal documentation, including margin terms; and

Use of appropriate credit risk mitigants, including netting, collateral and hedging

Credit Risk Exposure Management (CEM) is a functional unit under Credit Risk Management (CRM) that aids in managing counterparty credit risk. It acts as a single service point to support Credit Risk BU and other functions on:

Required margin level and collateral composition for client trades and portfolios

Regulatory and Economic Credit Risk Capital analysis for different legal entities and portfolios

Portfolio concentration, liquidity and margin shortfall risk analysis

Credit Limit Management through analysis & validation of current and potential future exposure analysis

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title: Analyst

Functional Title: Analyst/Sr Analyst

Experience: 0-3 years

Qualification: MBA from a reputed institute / Masters in Financial Engineering / CA

Role & Responsibilities:

Monitor & analyse client portfolios in terms of credit exposures (CE, PE, EE, etc.), risk profiles and margin levels and provide commentary on the drivers for the risk exposure and daily moves

Quantify and provide appropriate haircut levels for securities financing transactions, likewise calculate initial margin for all OTC trades with hedge funds and other clients.

Participate in margin methodology development, enhancement of existing margin models and their documentation

Manage risks for the firm’s portfolio of collateralized transactions through relevant portfolio analysis using different parameters such as credit risk metrics, VaR, stress & liquidation scenarios, etc. and its reporting.

Understand the rules & regulations of various regulatory bodies (such as JFSA, PRA, BaFin &, SEC) applicable for Regulatory Credit Risk Exposure & Capital calculations and ensure its correct implementation for the trade portfolios.

Work with various risk managers and other stakeholders to address their requests for additional analysis based on specific needs as they arise.

Automate/Simplify/Standardize risk management processes wherever possible to create efficiency and focus on risk analysis & mitigation strategies

Mind Set:

The individual requirements for the candidates for the roles would be clear understanding of vanilla derivative products such as Options, Forwards and Swaps regarding its trade economics, valuation and risk calculations, for at least one of the several asset classes – Rates, FX, Credit, Equities and Commodities.

Analytically inclined.

Sound technical knowledge and business understanding of some of the industry wide risk management concepts/practices such as Value at Risk, Potential Future Exposure, Stress testing, and scenario analysis.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate and confidently communicate to stakeholders.

1-2 years work experience in Financial Markets (Prime Brokerage/Equity Financing, Derivatives Trading, Market & Counterparty Credit Risk management) is preferred

Excellent PC skills with competency in Microsoft Excel, Macros/VBA and Python

Self-starter and ability to multi-task under pressure and meet various deadlines

Strong team player and a quick learner

FRM / CFA level 1 or above preferred