Portfolio Risk Manager

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York seeks a senior Portfolio Risk professional to build forward-looking portfolio views, integrating risk metrics with stress testing and capital models. You will analyze ratings, sectors, and products, identify concentration risks, and drive optimization through what-if analyses for senior management stakeholders.

The role requires 7+ years in risk management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Python, Power BI, SQL, and ETL processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred; certifications such as FRM, CFA, or CQF would be advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in core risk management roles, preferably Portfolio Risk Management with exposure to loans and derivatives.
• Deep understanding of markets and financial products across major asset classes and their correlations.
• Strong background in risk measurement techniques and metrics (Market, Credit, etc.) such as stress testing, economic loss models, PFE, CVA, RWA, JTD.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex portfolio risk metrics.
• Experience in mortgage/securitized products, concentration management, and capital optimization is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and present to senior management.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, ETL, and model development; working knowledge of Power BI and SQL; familiarity with Power Query and M language.
• Experience with Alteryx and knowledge of Machine Learning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop a global, forward-looking view of the portfolio using multiple risk metrics and integrating with Stress Testing and other frameworks.
• Analyze the portfolio across rating, sector, product, and other dimensions while enhancing risk frameworks.
• Identify and monitor material risk concentrations across the portfolio.
• Conduct risk-return assessments and advise on portfolio optimization using what-if and stress capital models.
• Create portfolio risk analytics, controls, and dashboards for senior management decision-making.
• Summarize risk findings and present clear, impactful presentations to risk committees and senior management.
• Collaborate across risk, front office, middle office, audit, IT, and other teams on global projects.
• Design governance, controls, and documentation for risk models and processes.
• Build interactive tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and apply ML techniques where appropriate.

Skills

Portfolio Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Presentation to senior management

Python

ETL

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

M language

Alteryx

Machine Learning

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

FRM/CFA/CQF certifications

Tools

Python

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

M language

ETL

Alteryx

Machine Learning

Job description

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000/year * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Department Overview:

Nomura's Risk department plays 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.

Team Overview:

The Portfolio Analytics and Monitoring ("PAM") team operates within the Portfolio Risk function as a "second line of defense," providing critical insights to inform decision-making by the Chief Risk Officer, senior management, Risk Management Committees, and other governance bodies.

The team focuses on portfolio analytics including forward-looking concentration risk analysis and detection of material risks. It collaborates closely with Market Risk, Credit Risk, and other Risk teams, as well as the first line of defense, leveraging frameworks such as stress testing and early warning indicators to provide comprehensive portfolio intelligence.

Role Description:

• Develop a global, forward-looking view of the portfolio by leveraging multiple risk metrics and techniques (default loss, stressed exposure etc.) while integrating portfolio analytics and monitoring with Stress Testing, Risk Identification and other Risk frameworks.
• Analyze the firm’s portfolio across multiple dimensions such as rating, sector, product etc. while developing and enhancing portfolio risk frameworks (e.g., Default Risk Appetite, Sector Concentration).
• Systematically identify, measure, and monitor material risk concentrations across the portfolio.
• Undertake risk-return assessments and provide recommendations for portfolio optimization through what-if scenario analysis using economic/stress capital models, particularly focusing on material portfolio concentrations.
• Develop portfolio risk analytics, controls, and dashboards to produce portfolio intelligence suited for decision-making by senior management.
• Summarize portfolio risk findings and deliver well-articulated, impactful presentations to senior management and risk committees.
• Foster collaboration across teams spanning risk, front office, middle office, audit, I.T. etc. and participate in global projects related to Portfolio Risk.
• Implement strong governance, controls, and documentation for team processes and frameworks, including Risk Models owned by the team.
• Design, build and maintain interactive tools and dashboards (e.g. Power BI) requiring advanced data handling and analysis, while utilizing Machine Learning models where appropriate.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred from a reputed institute; Certifications such as FRM, CQF, or CFA would be a strong advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in core risk management roles, preferably in Portfolio Risk Management (e.g., Credit Portfolio Management) with strong exposure to both loans and derivatives.
• Deep understanding of markets and financial products across major asset classes (FX, Credit, Equities, Rates, Loans) and their correlations.
• A strong background in risk measurement techniques and metrics across risk types (Market, Credit, etc.) such as stress testing, economic loss models (IRC style), PFE, CVA, RWA, JTD etc. Experience in non-financial risks (Operational Risk) would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret and drill-down into complex portfolio risk metrics.
• Experience in mortgage/securitized products, leveraged loans etc., concentration management, risk mitigation techniques (Credit Insurance) and portfolio RWA/capital optimization would be an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to break down silos and a proven track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of engagement with senior management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to conduct presentations to senior management, including those with non-risk backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, Extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes, and model development for data analysis and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and SQL including familiarity with Power Query and M language. Experience in Alteryx and Machine Learning would be an advantage.