Credit Risk Reporting Analyst

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking. Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Department Overview: The role of Risk Management is to support and influence senior management in the execution of its business strategy of increasing shareholder returns and optimising the firm's return on capital whilst ensuring capital adequacy. Credit Risk Management (CRM) operates as a credit risk control function within the Risk Management Division, reporting to the CRO. The process for managing credit risk at Nomura includes:

• Evaluation of likelihood that a counterparty defaults on its payments and obligations;
• Assignment of internal ratings to all active counterparties;
• Approval of extensions of credit and establishment of credit limits;
• Measurement, monitoring and management of Nomura’s current and potential future credit exposures;
• Setting credit terms in legal documentation, including margin terms;
• Use of appropriate credit risk mitigants, including netting, collateral and hedging.

Role description: Based in London supporting the Global Head of Credit Risk Reporting. Preparing BAU and Ad-Hoc Management Information for the Business, Senior Management, Risk Management and Regulators in both a global and regional capacity. Creating and managing key reporting requirements for exposure and operational metrics using external and internal tools. Preparing committee materials. Implementation of cutting edge reporting systems that have recently been embedded. Process optimisation, working closely with change management and IT. Global Role with a focus on regional reporting requirements for the Nomura Europe Holdings plc (NEHS). Working closely with the wider credit risk function and coordinating with a global team to ensure consistency. Leadership and collaboration with teams.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required: Seeking a proactive, hard-working and flexible individual with:

• Professional experience using Microsoft packages including SQL and Power BI. Additional experience using Python and reporting tools such as SAP Business Objects is preferable;
• Risk Management experience in a Financial Institution;
• Undergraduate degree;
• Knowledge of Credit Risk fundamentals and Credit Risk Exposure Metrics.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours:

• 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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work: The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion: Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.