Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

Business Unit Overview:

Global Markets Powai team is an extension of regional Global Markets teams supporting Rates, Credit, FX, Securitized Products and Equities. The division in Powai provides support for a range of activities like structuring, quantitative modelling, sales and trading support, pricing and balancing, product development, research and strategy.

In order to further support the EMEA Flow Credit business, we are looking to hire at Analyst level. The individual will be part of a new Flow Credit desk that is being set up in Global Markets Powai as an extended team of EMEA Flow Credit desk. The team will work in close tandem with the EMEA Flow Credit Trading desk facing dynamic markets and aggressive deadlines.

Qualification: Undergrad in top tier university/ CA

Role & Responsibilities:

We- re looking for someone to support a senior analyst in London who covers European banks and insurance companies. The list of companies covered is changeable, with a focus on what is topical, whilst keeping one eye on the - national champions- .

- Assist in the process of conducting fundamental, credit analysis of European financial institutions.

- Take ownership of, develop and maintain complex excel models for European banks.

- Build relative value models for the universe of traded bonds.

- Convert model outputs into clear investment opinions and relative value recommendations.

- Keep a close eye on market developments and news flow on European financials in particular.

- The role will initially involve supporting senior credit analysts and may grow in to independent coverage.

Mind Set:

- Advanced excel / VBA and financial model skills and analytical mind-set.

- A strong commercial mentality with an entrepreneurial bias, a willingness to learn and an obsession with detail.

- Inquisitive, independent thinking, an ability to constructively challenge others- viewpoints, and accept constructive challenge of their own.

- Highly model-literate with an engaging, outgoing personality.

- An ability to collaborate internally across teams within Global Markets and across divisions.

- The highest standards of professional ethics, leading by example to sustain Nomura's culture.

- Proactive, self-motivated and result-focused

- Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to assess information and make timely recommendations.

- Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint

- Previous experience/education in accounting/financial analysis, e.g. the holder of a relevant degree or a recognized accountancy qualification and preferably a professional industry qualification such as CFA or FRM

- Possess 0-2 years' experience in a corporate finance, leveraged finance or strategy role, preferably with some exposure to European high yield markets or borrowers.

- Experienced at analysing economic and market data, industry trends, issuer credit quality and security characteristics to support investment decisions.

- Working knowledge of Bloomberg (including excel API)

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