Global Markets Strategy Associate | Singapore, SG

Nomura Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Global Markets Strategy Associate in Singapore. The role involves providing analytical support, conducting industry research, and collaborating with senior management on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a strategy role, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a strategy role.
• Experience in developing financial models.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on Global Market strategy initiatives.
• Conduct competitor/industry research and analysis.
• Prepare management presentations including business plans.

Skills

Analytical support

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Strong communications skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Excel proficiency

Job description

Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment 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 www.nomura.com

Job Title: Global Markets Strategy Associate
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Wholesale Strategy
Location: Singapore

Department overview:
The Strategy team plays a pivotal role in shaping Nomura's near and longer term strategy across Nomura's Global Market businesses globally. In addition, the team also supports strategy development across all businesses in Asia ex Japan (Global Markets, International Wealth Management and Investment Banking).

The Strategy team works closely with senior leadership on a range of management initiatives including business expansion strategy, market & competitor analysis, business planning and performance reviews, and client strategy. The team works directly with Senior Management to determine the right strategy for reaching Nomura's aspirations across businesses in a rapidly changing market environment.

The incumbent will be a key member of Nomura's Strategy team and will work closely with senior management across business, COO function as well as with key corporate teams such as Finance and Risk.

Role description:
The role reports into the Head of Global Markets Strategy and Head of Asia ex-Japan Strategy, who is based in Singapore. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide analytical support and thought leadership expertise on Global Market strategy initiatives, with a focus on strategic development, long term business growth, and overall positioning of GM's franchise
• Identify, analyze and monitor issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity
• Conduct competitor/industry research and analysis leveraging both public and non-public sources
• Research and analyze business profitability and macroeconomic indicators, analyze specific client segments, conduct acquisition screening, perform strategic due diligence
• Stakeholder Management including proactively managing conflicts, issues and risks, collaborate with stakeholders, and engaging on relevant levels
• Prepare management presentations including business plans, business reviews, offsite presentations, town halls
• Work closely with Global Wholesale Strategy team on broader firm-wide initiatives

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a strategy role, in a consulting firm or a strategy/business planning unit of a financial institution
• Experience in developing financial models and perform data analysis
• Experience working on multiple projects and initiatives
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
• Problem solving and creative thinking skills a key
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written) - ability to interact confidently with senior business leadership on a range of topics
• Interest in the wider Investment Banking and Capital Markets industry including key trends and market dynamics including Market Structure, Regulations etc

Diversity Statement
Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER : This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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