Front Office Risk Manager, Executive Director
Nomura Holdings, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Job details: Job Code: 12152 | Country: US | City: New York | Skill Category: Global Markets
Description: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $XX and $XX/ [hour/year]*
Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Aon’s Benefit Index ®, Nomura’s benefits
rank
#1
amongst our competitors
Department overview
Front Office Risk is responsible for implementation of effective First Line of Defense Economic Risk Management within Wholesale. The team covers economic risk of all Global Markets business in the region; Flow and Structured Rates (including Agency Mortgages), Equity Products, and Securitized Product.
Responsibilities
Front Office Risk Management is looking to hire a senior level professional to join the team covering the US business. The Risk Manager will need to oversee all significant financials risks (notably Market and Counterparty) across all products as well as leading and executing on key enhancements to our risk platform. In particular, the role will require quantitative and qualitative analysis on material positions and risk; working closely with Trading Desks and other stakeholders in evaluating and making decisions on these risks
Role Description
Play a leading role in ensuring all key risks in US Global Markets business lines are identified, assessed, quantified where possible, monitored, and escalated where needed for senior decisions
Monitor and review risk profiles, market activity and key flashpoints in Trading Desk and Counterparty portfolios. Understand and articulate the most significant risks and the factors driving performance.
Conduct regular analysis using techniques like Stress testing, Concentration/ Liquidity assessment, P&L Attribution, VaR, etc and produce appropriate assessments and recommendations
Where necessary, challenge Traders and Risk-takers around the risk profile and positions
Play a leading role in driving the development of our risk platform including stress/cenario analysis, risk tools and new approaches to analyzing risk
Work closely and communicate effectively with the team, Corporate Risk, Traders, Global Markets management and Corporate control functions
Qualifications
Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills + good knowledge of statistics and financial models
Self-starter, extremely proactive, very detailed, can-do approach, intellectually inquisitive
Leadership skills able to create and work to a clear plan/target state and manage/direct others
Strong team player with a very positive attitude and exemplary work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented problem-solving approach with strong desire to get things done
Executive Director
7+ years of Financial Markets experience in Trading, Risk Management or related quantitative areas
Preferably Graduate degree in quantitative field
Programming skills desirable such as VBA, Python, MatLab, etc.
Vice President
3+ years of Financial Markets experience in Trading, Risk Management or related quantitative areas
Preferably Graduate degree in quantitative field
Programming skills desirable such as VBA, Python, MatLab, etc.
*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.
If hired, 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
*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.
If hired, 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
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Description: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $XX and $XX/ [hour/year]*
Company overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Aon’s Benefit Index ®, Nomura’s benefits
rank
#1
amongst our competitors
Department overview
Front Office Risk is responsible for implementation of effective First Line of Defense Economic Risk Management within Wholesale. The team covers economic risk of all Global Markets business in the region; Flow and Structured Rates (including Agency Mortgages), Equity Products, and Securitized Product.
Responsibilities
Front Office Risk Management is looking to hire a senior level professional to join the team covering the US business. The Risk Manager will need to oversee all significant financials risks (notably Market and Counterparty) across all products as well as leading and executing on key enhancements to our risk platform. In particular, the role will require quantitative and qualitative analysis on material positions and risk; working closely with Trading Desks and other stakeholders in evaluating and making decisions on these risks
Role Description
Play a leading role in ensuring all key risks in US Global Markets business lines are identified, assessed, quantified where possible, monitored, and escalated where needed for senior decisions
Monitor and review risk profiles, market activity and key flashpoints in Trading Desk and Counterparty portfolios. Understand and articulate the most significant risks and the factors driving performance.
Conduct regular analysis using techniques like Stress testing, Concentration/ Liquidity assessment, P&L Attribution, VaR, etc and produce appropriate assessments and recommendations
Where necessary, challenge Traders and Risk-takers around the risk profile and positions
Play a leading role in driving the development of our risk platform including stress/cenario analysis, risk tools and new approaches to analyzing risk
Work closely and communicate effectively with the team, Corporate Risk, Traders, Global Markets management and Corporate control functions
Qualifications
Strong problem-solving and quantitative skills + good knowledge of statistics and financial models
Self-starter, extremely proactive, very detailed, can-do approach, intellectually inquisitive
Leadership skills able to create and work to a clear plan/target state and manage/direct others
Strong team player with a very positive attitude and exemplary work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented problem-solving approach with strong desire to get things done
Executive Director
7+ years of Financial Markets experience in Trading, Risk Management or related quantitative areas
Preferably Graduate degree in quantitative field
Programming skills desirable such as VBA, Python, MatLab, etc.
Vice President
3+ years of Financial Markets experience in Trading, Risk Management or related quantitative areas
Preferably Graduate degree in quantitative field
Programming skills desirable such as VBA, Python, MatLab, etc.
*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.
If hired, 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
*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.
If hired, 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
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