Sales Support Analyst

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Discretionary awards

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an Analyst in New York to support post-trade activities for Global Markets, ensuring trades are confirmed, booked, and settled accurately. You will liaise with sales, trading, and client teams to resolve discrepancies and support timely settlements.

The role requires at least 1 year in financial services, a finance/economics degree, and strong Excel skills. A team-based, proactive approach and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to learn internal and industry applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support post-trade workflow for Global Markets Sales desk.
• Review, confirm, and facilitate high pressure trade flows with desks.
• Handle trade confirmations, discrepancies, and settlement with clients.
• Coordinate with trade support, collateral, and settlements teams.

Skills

Financial services experience

Excel proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics

Tools

Internal applications

Job description

Corporate Title: Analyst

Department: Operations

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70K and $80K/year* (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

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Department Overview

The Sales Support team is the engine that keeps the trade lifecycle running seamlessly once execution is complete. As the critical link between the trading desk, clients, and internal teams, you'll take ownership of everything that happens post-trade — ensuring trades are confirmed, booked, and settled flawlessly, proactively resolving discrepancies before they become issues, and delivering the accuracy and responsiveness our clients count on. You'll be a trusted point of contact for post-trade inquiries, a driver of smooth settlement, and a key partner in mitigating operational risk. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role where precision matters

Role Description / Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Support the Global Markets Sales desk who service clients with execution of REPO and Rates Derivatives
• Close constant interaction with the sales and trading desks to review, confirm, and facilitate high pressure trade flows
• Provide day to day support in trade bookings and contacts with clients for trade confirmations, resolving trade discrepancies, settlement of trades, etc.
• Liaise with internal counterparts such as the trade support, collateral team, settlements and other teams to ensure required steps are taken for post trade execution

Key Contribution Areas Critical To Success

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and a sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Understanding impact of processes/procedures carried out on daily basis and its relation to the business and risk
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Skills, Experience, Qualifications And Knowledge Required

• At least 1 year of work experience within financial services preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or related field
• Motivated, diligent learner that is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in excel and ability to quickly learn internal & industry applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Interest in General Financial Markets

Nomura Leadership Behaviors

• 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.
• 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).

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