OTC Derivatives Temp

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Associate for the OTC Equities Derivatives Middle Office in New York. You will provide trading support, handle daily trade capture and lifecycle management, and contribute to risk and P&L production in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in Equity Derivatives, strong Excel skills, and a solid interest in the finance industry. This role offers close interaction with front office, risk, compliance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Equity Derivatives.
• High level of proficiency with Excel.
• Understanding and interest in the finance industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trading support within the Equities Derivatives Middle Office.
• Daily trade capture and verification of trades and lifecycle management.
• Production and validation of risk and P&L for trades.
• Coordinate with front office, risk, compliance, finance and operations on queries and ad-hoc requests.

Skills

Equity Derivatives

Excel

Finance industry

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, finance or related field

Job description

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Department: Finance

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $50 and $55/hour * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

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

Department Overview:

OTC Equities Derivatives Middle Office is ahighly talented Middle Office team covering the growing Equity Derivatives business.

Team Overview:

We are seeking an Associate to join a highly talented Middle Office team covering the growing Equity Derivatives business. Focus of the team is to deliver best in class support for the business and our clients, and to perform day to day risk management through the existing control construct. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, would thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy interacting with and building relationships with a diverse group of people.

• Trading support role within the Equities Derivatives Middle Office
• Daily trade capture and verification of all trades and life-cycle management

of all trades in OTC products including, but not limited to:

• OTC Options
• Equity Swaps
• Equity Forwards
• Variance and Volatility Swaps
• Exotics and Hybrids
• Dispersions
• FX
• Interest Rate Swaps
• Other Derivatives including listed securities
• Production and validation of risk and P&L
• Dealing with queries and ad-hoc requests from front office, risk, compliance, finance and operations
• Control of trade workflow including ownership of inter-system reconciliations
• Coordinate with quant and technology teams in recommending, testing, and implementing enhancements to our trading platforms and internal reconciliations / controls
• Work to resolve queries and ad-hoc requests from Trading, Sales, Risk Management, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations

Key contribution areas critical to success:

• High level of client service provided to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple issues and effectively prioritize workload
• Eager to learn and wants to work in a fast-paced environment

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 4+ years of experience in Equity Derivatives
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably mathematics, finance or any related field)
• High level of proficiency with Excel
• Understanding and interest in the finance industry
• Explore Insights & Vision: Identifythe underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and definea clear visionand 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 ofinclusion andpsychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Successful candidates will be engaged under a contract for services with a third party.

Successful Candidates will not be employed by nor have any employment relationship with Nomura.