Global Markets AeJ Corporate Derivatives Trading Team

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

We are currently looking to recruit an analyst for our Global Markets Division. Based in Mumbai, the front-office team which works on a team extension model delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business. Founded as a center 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.

Business 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:

Corporate Title: Associate

Functional Title: Corporate Derivatives Trading Analyst

Experience: 4 - 6 years

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

Role & Responsibilites:

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, sector and macro overview, assisting with pricing complex financing and derivative structures

Post trade – Trade booking and monitoring the portfolio stocks for business performance, company/sector/macro news

Automation - Analytical tools and reports development and maintaining deal data

Ad-hoc data analysis, regular trade and book reviews

Mind Set:

Key Skills:

Understanding of Fixed Income & Equity markets

Understanding of fundamental, technical and credit analysis of companies

Understanding of financial statements and various pricing/valuation methods for companies

Understanding of derivatives is a plus

Proficiency in Excel and VBA

Strong communication skills

Creative problem solver

General Competencies

Fast learner

Ability to work effectively as part of the team

Strong work ethics

Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams