VP, Credit Exposure & Margin Risk Leader

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York seeks a Vice President to lead Credit Exposure Management for Prime Brokerage and financing risks, focusing on margin analysis, VaR, and counterparty risk controls.

You will collaborate with Front Office and Risk teams to ensure exposures stay within risk appetite, develop analytics, and set risk limits across derivative portfolios.

Strong communication skills and a CFA/MBA are valued; NY market compensation reflects seniority.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in Prime Brokerage or Equities in Market Risk.
• Broad knowledge of asset classes and derivatives, especially equities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• CFA or MBA or other financial education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and approve client margin rules and set risk limits.
• Monitor Prime Brokerage portfolios against key metrics.
• Conduct pre-trade risk analysis for financing and OTC trades.
• Perform counterparty risk exposure analysis including VaR and margins.
• Present views of contingent risk to Credit Risk, Front Office, and management forums.
• Help develop globally consistent analytics and reporting standards.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Excel expertise

Independent / self-motivated

Understanding of capital markets

Education

CFA / MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Nomura in New York seeks a Vice President to lead Credit Exposure Management for Prime Brokerage and financing risks, focusing on margin analysis, VaR, and counterparty risk controls.

You will collaborate with Front Office and Risk teams to ensure exposures stay within risk appetite, develop analytics, and set risk limits across derivative portfolios.

Strong communication skills and a CFA/MBA are valued; NY market compensation reflects seniority.