Country Risk Lead

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York is seeking a Country Risk Analyst to cover the Americas from the NY office. The team evaluates economic, political and policy risks across 120 countries and provides credit risk insights to inform decisions. The role requires independent, rigorous analysis and strong communication through reports and presentations.

Candidates should have 5+ years in Credit Risk Management focusing on Latin America, with a post-graduate degree and an entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate in economics, political science, finance or other relevant discipline.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with proven ability to be resourceful and efficient.
• Strong analytical skills and flexible thinking across disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with regional and global responsibilities.
• Willingness to work hard and flexibly in a rewarding environment.
• Solid professional experience that reflects above skills.
• Preference for in region experience (Latin America) in analytical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Cover a portfolio of countries, sovereigns, sub-sovereigns and/or supranationals in the Americas region and make relevant credit risk decisions
• Monitor economic, political and policy trends to anticipate changes in business environments
• Form and communicate opinions through written pieces, data visualization and presentations
• Collaborate across the firm and support other risk managers and senior management
• Work within a small team with independence and a rigorous, detailed approach
• Participate in credit-sensitive transactions affecting challenging countries in the Americas
• Maintain and monitor a risk portfolio in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Post-graduate in economics, political science, finance

Job description

Corporate Title:

Associate or Vice President

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 -$180,000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information)

Department Overview:

Nomura's Risk departmentplays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our business. We strive to protect the firm's assets, reputation, and financial stability by implementing robust risk management practices. Join our team and contribute to our proactive approach in managing risks, allowing us to make informed decisions and thrive in an ever-changing market environment.

Key Responsibilities:

The Country Risk Management Team is made up of economists, political scientists and finance professionals brought together to understand the global environment and how it can affect business outcomes. We cover ~120 countries and the questions we answer on a day-to-day basis are always evolving. We are currently recruiting a country risk analyst to cover the Americas region (US/Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean) from our New York office.

Our small team favours analysts who can tackle unstructured problems with independence and a rigorous, detailed approach. The work we do is always applied and relevant to business objectives.

As a member of the team you will focus on the firm’s country risk in the Americas:

• 5+ years of experience in Credit Risk Management focusing on Latin America
• Monitor economic, political and policy trends to better anticipate changes in business environments that will affect Nomura
• Form and communicate relevant opinions through a variety of channels, including written pieces, data visualization and presentations
• Cover a portfolio of countries, sovereigns, sub-sovereigns and/or supranationals in the Americas region and make relevant credit risk decisions
• Participate in credit-sensitive transactions affecting challenging countries in the Americas region
• Monitor and upkeep a risk portfolio, while meeting internal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate across the firm and support other risk managers and senior management

Required Qualifications:

• Post-graduate in economics, political science, finance or other relevant discipline
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with proven ability to be resourceful and efficient
• Strong analytical skills and flexible thinking across disciplines
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with regional and global responsibilities
• Willingness to work hard and flexibly in a rewarding environment
• Solid professional experience that reflects above skills
• Preference for in region experience (Latin America) in analytical capacity