Editor / Research Operations Analyst

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. in New York is seeking an Editor / Research Operations Analyst to support the Global Research function with editorial, risk management, and operational processes for a global team with an Asia focus, while based in the Americas. Responsibilities include:

Acting as a project manager for the Research product, gaining deep familiarity with Research systems, and providing editorial review for non-native content to ensure proper grammar and clarity.

Qualifications

• Native English speaker; Japanese reading and writing skills preferred but not required
• Undergraduate degree with a strong GPA
• Superior English grammar skills and attention to detail; commercial mindset
• Sound judgment/ability to spot reputational risk issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and maturity to manage analyst expectations
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and financial analysis
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to take FINRA Series 16 examination
• Ability to work daytime US hours (~8am – 6pm) with flexibility to work outside of these hours as necessary; primarily office-based in NYC with some remote flexibility

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager for the Research product
• Gain deep familiarity with Research systems and liaise with stakeholders during the review and approval process
• Provide editorial review of Research products, including those produced by non-native speakers, to ensure correct grammar, spelling, and language
• Ensure views are communicated clearly and reports are logically consistent
• Mitigate reputational risk by editing for tone and language on politically sensitive topics
• Work with Compliance as needed
• Apply corporate branding and style guidelines consistently

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Editor / Research Operations Analyst

Job Code: 14234

Country: US

City: New York

Skill Category: Research

Pay range at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110K and $125K per year, with additional compensation such as a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, awards, and benefits.

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 more information: www.nomura.com.

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 focuses on innovation and technology, providing clients with cutting‑edge trading platforms and customized solutions, and specializes in market‑making, risk management, and electronic trading.

Role Description

The Editor / Research Operations analyst will support Nomura’s Global Research function with editorial, risk management, and operational processes for a global team with an Asia focus, while based in the Americas. Responsibilities include:

• Act as a project manager for the Research product
• Gain deep familiarity with Research systems and liaise with stakeholders during the review and approval process
• Provide editorial review of Research products, including those produced by non‑native speakers, to ensure correct grammar, spelling, and language
• Ensure views are communicated clearly and reports are logically consistent
• Mitigate reputational risk by editing for tone and language on politically sensitive topics
• Work with Compliance as needed
• Apply corporate branding and style guidelines consistently

Skills, Experience, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• Native English speaker; Japanese reading and writing skills preferred but not required
• Undergraduate degree with a strong GPA
• Superior English grammar skills and attention to detail; commercial mindset
• Sound judgment/ability to spot reputational risk issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and maturity to manage analyst expectations
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and financial analysis
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to take FINRA Series 16 examination
• Ability to work daytime US hours (~8am – 6pm) with flexibility to work outside of these hours as necessary; primarily office‑based in NYC with some remote flexibility

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 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 may vary depending on market location, corporate and functional title, duties, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements such as a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).

If hired in the U.S., the 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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.