Asset-Backed Lending and Mortgage Structured Finance Transactional Attorney

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department, Legal, Global Markets

Location: New York, New York

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $250,000 and

$325,000/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:

• Legal team of regulatory and transactional attorneys supporting all Global Markets businesses, including Equities, Rates, Credit, FX, Securitized Products, Commercial Real Estate and various Solutions businesses

 

 

Role description:

• Work closely with the Business with respect to the structuring, sale, negotiation, documentation and execution of a wide range of products, with a primary focus on asset-backed lending (including mortgage warehouse, commercial real estate and esoteric financing), repurchase transactions, securitizations and whole loan trading within the Global Markets division
• Advise and assist in the creation, structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products and businesses within structured finance
• Interpret, educate and assist with the implementation of regulatory changes that impact structured finance businesses
• Advise the Business, Risk, Operations, Compliance and others internally regarding legal and regulatory issues, developments and risks relating to structured finance products and businesses
• Assist with ongoing advocacy efforts relating to regulatory changes impacting structured finance businesses

 

 

 

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Strong structured finance experience (e.g. asset-backed lending, secured credit facilities, mortgage repurchase transactions and securitizations)
• Familiarity with corporate, securities, creditor, finance and bankruptcy laws and related issues
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -- ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs
• Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative work environment

 

 

 

Nomura Leadership Behaviors 

  

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).