Job Title:Credit Derivatives Trade Support Analyst

Credit Derivatives Trade Support Analyst

Job Code: 15171 Country: US City: New York Skill Category: Operations Description: Credit Derivative Trade Support Analyst Corporate Title: Analyst Department: Operations Location: New York, NY The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $75K and $85K/year (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview: Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking. Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit Aon's Benefit Index, Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors.

Department Overview: Nomura's Operations department supports the company's business activities through efficient operational processes. The team collaborates with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop effective operational strategies, providing guidance on process design, implementation, and management to align operations with business objectives. Nomura's Operations team specializes in trade processing, settlement, custody, and asset servicing, known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record and commitment to innovation and global reach, Nomura's Operations department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description

Excellent opportunity for an aspiring Credit Derivatives Middle Office professional to join a dedicated and collaborative team. The team interacts with sales and trading to provide trading support for Flow and Structured Credit business, including CDS, Index, Options, structured financing transactions, FX and Interest rate products. This opportunity would suit an individual who has strong interpersonal skills, is responsive and has a commitment to serving their client group.

Role description: Support Flow and Structured Credit business. Products that trading and sales execute include structured financing transactions, CDS, Index, Options, FX and Interest rate products. Work with trading and sales to ensure market risk and trade entry is accurate Affirmation of T0 trades and ensuring mandatory clearing trades are cleared at IceLink Process ICE weekly compression clearing cycles Support life-cycle management of trades including expiries and final settlement Assist in calculating and distributing daily P&L to the Trading Desk, Product Control and Senior Management Monitor reconciliation breaks and investigate resolution Support trading desks with application of regulations and internal processing requirements Aid in nightly P&L flash and liaise with the finance team to resolve any T+1 variances Contribute to continuous enhancements to trading systems and related control framework

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

1-3 years of experience in a trade support / middle office role within Credit Derivatives Understanding of Credit Derivatives products Familiarity in dealing with risk and explain P&L Strong risk management focus with appreciation of the risk impact of actions undertaken Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure Strong problem solving, analytical, and a sense of urgency Motivated, diligent learner able to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to a continuously changing environment High level of proficiency with Excel Series 99 is preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months or joining Nomura Leadership Behaviors 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer