Wholesale Strategy Analyst

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. in New York is seeking an Analyst to join the Americas Wholesale Strategy division. You will work on global, regional and divisional projects, supporting senior team members and presenting insights to management.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, with a keen interest in macroeconomics, global markets, and investment banking. Limited experience is acceptable (0–3 years).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 0–3 years in a consulting/strategy role preferred, financial services experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with ability to synthesize data.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and delivering presentations.
• Quick learner with high-quality communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Americas Wholesale Strategy division on global, regional and divisional projects.
• Support strategy seniors on initiatives related to Americas and Global Wholesale.
• Perform business performance reviews and formulate options to grow profitability.
• Assess operating environment and imperatives for Wholesale business.
• Analyze market and competitive data; monitor quarterly results of competitors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Macroeconomics interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Skill Category: Global Wholesale Strategy

Corporate Title: Analyst
Department: Global Markets
Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110K and $125K/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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The regional and divisional strategy teams are pivotal in shaping Nomura’s longer term strategy for Wholesale. The work of the strategy team includes market entry strategy, business performance review, analysis of Nomura’s operating model, acquisition screening and market & competitor analysis. The team works directly with senior management across the businesses to determine the right strategy for reaching Nomura’s Wholesale aspirations in the rapidly changing market environment.

Role Description

• Work as a part of the Americas Wholesale Strategy division on global, regional and divisional projects
• Support strategy team seniors / business on a key initiatives and range of projects related to Americas and Global Wholesale
• Business performance reviews and assessment/formulation of strategic options to grow and improve profitability
• Assessment of operating environment and imperatives for Wholesale business
• Projects on business optimization, restructuring and cost efficiency
• Evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities / acquisition screening
• Analysis of the competitive and macro / market environment based on public data, proprietary information and industry reports
• Monitoring and analysis of quarterly financial results of competitors
• Prepare presentations for senior management board meetings, town halls and off-sites
• Role provides wide exposure into banking industry across Fixed Income, Equities and Investment Banking
• The Analyst will be an integral member of the strategy team and will play a critical role in working closely with global and regional strategy team members, business heads and CAOs, finance and other functional teams; working independently or with the support of other members of the team

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 0-3 years of experience in a consulting / strategy role (preferred if experience covers financial services sector)
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Strong with PowerPoint and presentations
• Quick Learner
• High quality communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and meet project deadlines
• Deep interest in macroeconomics, global markets and investment banking

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• 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).

* 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.

If hired in the U.S., the 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.

US FINANCE ONLY: Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of Nomura must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer