Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based 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 three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

Role Description

• Managing a portfolio of Financial Institution counterparties, including:
• Managing counterparty risk exposure, including transaction assessment and trade approval
• Analysing economic and market events and assessing their impact on the portfolio

• Undertake detailed credit analysis and complete periodic reviews of EMEA FI trading counterparties within the EMEA region. As part of the review, determining an internal credit rating for the counterparty.
• Liaise with front office personnel to understand and structure transactions
• Propose risk mitigating features for more structured/credit intensive transactions as well as credit terms incorporated into legal documentation
• Mentoring off-shore team for counterparty credit reviews and peers/industry analysis and facilitate capacity building through skills and knowledge sharing.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Experience in credit analysis preferably of EMEA Financial Institutions preferably with emerging market experience
• Strong Product knowledge with relevant experience in transactions risk assessment and trade approval
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Fluency in German, French or Dutch is preferable