Cash Prime Brokerage VP - Trade Ops & Client Support

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Nomura seeks a Prime Broker Middle Office Associate/VP in New York to restart and oversee the full trade lifecycle for hedge fund clients and other institutional investors. You will coordinate with front and back offices to ensure accurate processing, risk control, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead client communications, resolve breaks, and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Operations department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in middle office at another bank is required.
• Specific Cash Prime experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance or related field.
• Strong Excel proficiency is required.
• High level of client service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and prioritize workload.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete lifecycle of client trades: capture, affirmation, confirmation, settlement and reconciliation.
• Resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, and settlement exceptions with internal teams and brokers.
• Manage cash movements and perform cash reconciliation for clients.
• Serve as primary client contact for operational inquiries and resolution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to meet operational needs.
• Provide information and expertise on prime brokerage services and complex processing issues.
• Monitor and control risks associated with trade processing, settlements, and corporate actions.
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements and control frameworks.
• Escalate potential risk issues to senior management when necessary.
• Coordinate corporate actions, elections, and documentation with clients and teams.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, settlements, technology, and risk management.

Skills

Middle office experience

Cash Prime experience

Excel proficiency

Client service

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Finance or related

Job description

Nomura seeks a Prime Broker Middle Office Associate/VP in New York to restart and oversee the full trade lifecycle for hedge fund clients and other institutional investors. You will coordinate with front and back offices to ensure accurate processing, risk control, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead client communications, resolve breaks, and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Operations department.