Risk Management - Risk Methodology - CRA SFT- Associate - Senior Associate

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and 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.

Nomura Services, India supports the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group's global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Division Overview:

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile which ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas.

Business Unit Overview:

Credit Risk Analytics (CRA) develops the quantitative methodologies used to measure counterparty credit risk; provides analyses and consultation on credit risk quantification, participates in global efforts on modelling credit risk exposure.

This team is responsible for enhancement and methodological support of PRISM, the global counterparty credit exposure measurement system, to accommodate new business needs and maintain compliance with major regulatory standards, including SEC/NFA, PRA and J-FSA. To support business/risk managers for live complex structured derivatives transactions. To work on various regulatory requirements including Back testing, Stress Testing, Model reviews, Calibration, User Acceptance Testing, Documentation of models

What We Offer:

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family's holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title: Associate

Functional Title: Associate/Senior Associate

Experience: 4 - 6 years

Qualification: Masters in Quantitative discipline (B.E / B. Tech+, M. Tech, MSc (Maths / Stats), Econometrics)

Role & Responsibilities:

This associate role within CRA Powai will be focusing on carrying out counterparty risk model development and performance review tasks for various Nomura group legal entities including US and EMEA regions.

• Provide research and development of new counterparty exposure analytics for the Firm's Securities Financing businesses.
• Work closely with global development teams on implementation of risk models into strategic risk system (this includes developing methodology and building modelling prototypes, writing technical methodology documents, performing models testing, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and liaising with model validation group).
• Collaborate with Risk IT in the strategic implementation of various initiatives.
• Participate in periodic model performance review and calibration of model parameters.
• To aid regulatory reviews and inspections by providing necessary analysis.
• Provide quantitative support to the trading desk for pre-deal portfolio risk and regulatory/economic capital analysis.
• Participate in RWA optimization initiatives.

Key Skills:

Domain

• Knowledge of the financial markets.
• Knowledge of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives products and modelling techniques (stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo Simulations, pricing methods).
• Sufficient exposure to quantification of counterparty risk and regulatory landscape.
• Proficiency in Python/ Excel-VBA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational skills, multi-tasking and detail oriented.
• Delivery focussed with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines under compressed timescales.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression Nomura refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company's policies as may be applicable from time to time).