VP, Equities Market Risk & Derivatives Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Discretionary awards

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

Nomura in New York seeks an Equities Market Risk Manager to lead risk assessment for Flow and Structured Derivatives. You will stress test, review risk positions, and escalate issues to senior risk managers and traders, coordinating with front office and multiple control groups.

The role requires deep analytics, strong communication, and collaboration across Risk, IT, and Ops. A background in equity derivatives and risk methods is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in trading or market risk in Equities.
• Strong understanding in Equity Derivatives, greeks, stress testing, VaR, Basel III, and FRTB.
• Experience in Corporate Derivatives and Equity Exotics Options (barriers, autocallables, range accruals).
• Very strong communication skills (written and verbal) across Risk and other groups.
• Programming skills are not necessary but strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the market and daily review of risk exposures.
• Developing and maintaining risk reports and analytic tools.
• Work closely with front office to assess risk and business strategy, as well as MVG, IPV, IT, and Ops.
• Work closely with Credit Risk and review committee/transaction approvals.
• Daily recap of markets, P&L and Risk.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Equities trading

Equity derivatives

VaR

Stress testing

Basel III

FRTB

Communication skills

QIS strategy

Private Equity

Job description

Nomura in New York seeks an Equities Market Risk Manager to lead risk assessment for Flow and Structured Derivatives. You will stress test, review risk positions, and escalate issues to senior risk managers and traders, coordinating with front office and multiple control groups.

The role requires deep analytics, strong communication, and collaboration across Risk, IT, and Ops. A background in equity derivatives and risk methods is essential for success.