Collateral Management Associate

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an Associate in Finance to manage collateral processes in a high‑stakes environment in New York. You will handle dispute resolution, reconciliations, and regulatory projects while collaborating with Global Markets, Middle Office, and Risk teams to address client queries and ensure accurate settlements.

The role emphasizes risk awareness, memory for detail, and strong knowledge of OTC derivatives, repo markets, and margin regulations to maintain robust controls across derivative

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of collateral management experience.
• Strong understanding of OTC derivatives and repo markets.
• Working knowledge of margin regulations.
• Knowledge ofETFs within equities is a plus.
• Understanding of legal, credit and operational risks with collateral.
• Risk & control experience is a plus.
• SIE & Series 99 license is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispute resolution and reconciliations.
• Partner with Global Markets, Middle Office and Risk teams to address client queries.
• Interface with Front Office and Counterparty/Market Risk teams.
• Coordinate with settlement groups to ensure proper cash and security movements.
• Engage in projects focusing on regulatory requirements and internal optimization.
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on trade dispute metrics.
• Participate in projects related to regulatory requirements facing the industry.
• Interface with Front/Middle teams and Risk Group regarding regulatory and house margin requirements.
• Maintain Supervisory Procedures.

Skills

Collateral management

SIE & Series 99

OTC derivatives

Repo markets

Margin regulations

Risk & control

Regulatory requirements

Job description

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Finance

Location: New York-midtown

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120K and $130K/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

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Department Overview

Collateral Management is a centralized support function whose primary role is to mitigate credit risk through the determination and calling of margin at a portfolio level. The team supports collateral arrangements for Derivatives, Repo, MBS, and PB. All aspects of collateral management are performed by the team. These functions include: data management, margin calling, dispute management, portfolio reconciliations, collateral asset management and reporting.

Role Description

• Dispute resolution and reconciliations
• Partner with Global Markets, Middle Office, and Risk teams to address client queries
• Interface with various Front office and Counterparty/Market risk teams
• Work with various settlement groups to ensure proper cash and security movements
• Engage in various projects focusing on regulatory requirements and internal optimization
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on trade dispute metrics
• Participate in various projects related to the ongoing regulatory requirements facing the industry
• Interface and liaison with various Front/Middle teams and the Risk Group regarding Regulatory and House Margin requirements.
• Maintenance of Supervisory Procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of collateral management experience
• Strong understanding of OTC Derivatives and Repo Markets
• Working knowledge of Margin regulations
• Knowledge of Exchange Traded Funds space within Equities is a plus
• Understanding of the legal, credit and operational risks associated with Collateral
• Risk & Control experience is also a plus
• SIE & Series 99 is required

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).
• 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer