Rates Derivatives Trade Support Analyst / Associate

Corporate Title:  Analyst/Associate

Department:  Rates Derivatives Middle Office

Location: New York- midtown            

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90K and $95/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.

 

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Department overview:

Rates Derivatives Middle Office. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Rates Middle Office professional to join a dedicated and collaborative team. The team interacts with sales and trading to provide trading support. This opportunity would suit an individual who has strong interpersonal skills, is responsive and has a commitment to serving their client group

 

 

Role description:

• Trading support role within the Rates Derivatives Middle Office, covering the swaps and options trading desks
• Daily trade capture and verification of all trades including: swaptions, bermudans, caps/floors, bond futures, interest rate futures, options on futures, bond options, swaps, forward rate agreements and cash bonds
• Production and validation of risk and P&L
• Dealing with queries and ad-hoc requests from front office, risk, compliance, finance and operations
• Assist the Options desk in managing daily swaption, CBOT, and CME option expiry risk
• End of day official market production – building and maintaining NGFP-NY market

 

 

Key objectives critical to success:

• High level of client service provided to both internal and external stakeholders
• High level of accuracy required in trade verification with minimal errors expected
• Ability to manage multiple issues and effectively prioritize workload
• Contribution to ongoing development of STP and control environment

 

 

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 3+ of experience in a trade support / middle office role within Rates Derivatives
• Understanding of vanilla interest rate products
• Familiarity in dealing with risk and explain P&L
• High level of proficiency with Excel

*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