CLO Trading Analyst

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York is seeking a Junior CLO Trading Analyst to join the Global Markets desk. You will learn CLO debt and equity pricing, run bond analytics, and support market-making across tranches from AAA to unrated.

You will maintain monthly marks, manage CLO repo/financing metrics, and keep the BWIC calendar current while collaborating with hedge funds, asset managers, banks and insurers. Strong Excel and VBA skills, plus interest in finance and programming, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; finance or engineering background preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in VBA is a plus; Bloomberg and Intex analytics experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Run bond analytics to price and trade CLO debt and equity across tranches.
• Produce monthly marks for clients and CLO repo/financing activities.
• Maintain the BWIC calendar and coordinate with internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with hedge funds, asset managers, banks and insurers in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Bachelor Degree

Proficiency in VBA

Bloomberg

INTEX analytics

Finance/Engineering background

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

VBA

Job description

Job Title:CLO Trading Analyst

Department:Global Markets

Location:New York

Corporate Title:Analyst The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000-$135,000

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 www.nomura.com

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Department Overview

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise , global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description

The role is for a Junior Trader on the #1 Greenwich ranked Nomura CLO Trading desk, housed within the Securitized Products business. The candidate filling this role should be highly motivated to learn the product and develop a skillset for market-making. Tasks will include running bond analytics to price & trade CLO Debt & Equity, from Aaa-rated tranches down to unrated Equity. Additional tasks include monthly marks for clients, marks for CLO repo/financing, & maintaining the BWIC calendar. All of these tasks involve working closely with customers including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies, & Banks. Candidate should have the ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and move seamlessly across activities. Strong communication skills are required to interact with both internal teams as well as external clients

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Academic and/or Work Experience in Finance/Engineering preferred but not required
• Proficiency in computer languages/programming (VBA primarily) is a plus
• Experience with Bloomberg and/or INTEX analytics is a plus

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• 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).
• base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

US FINANCE ONLY**

Applicants f or this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently

authorized to work f or any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas f or this posit ion at this time

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer