Secured Financing and Triparty (Associate)

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.

The Collateral and Inventory Management group is responsible for providing support to the business around collateral management and secured financing, rolling up to the CFO. This encompasses collateral efficiency and concentration, liquidity management and funding, equity and fixed income financing, and regulatory/industry change, all with an aim to provide a best in class client service.

Secured Financing and Triparty is part of the Collateral and Inventory Management group. The team is responsible for managing the front to back flow related to triparty and secured financing transactions. This is an exciting opportunity focused on collateral optimization, trade lifecycle, and managing intraday liquidity and credit usage. The group is responsible for the following functions:

• Optimisation of collateral across multiple regions, vendors and business lines
• Providing support to the Repo Rates/Credit and Equity Financing desks
• Managing of intraday liquidity and credit usage
• Vendor relationship management including new product offerings, industry forum participation and client service reviews
• Responsible for delivery and receiving of all Initial Margin collateral under the Un-Cleared Margin Regulation
• Regulatory and control items

Key competencies critical to success:

• Proactive with a control and risk management mind-set
• Strong communication and escalation skills, with the ability to explain issues to all levels including senior management, risk and senior business stakeholders
• Analytical attitude to problem solving
• Client-centric and stakeholder focus
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to collaborate across regions and divisions

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Strong understanding of securities lending, repo markets and post trade lifecycle
• Understanding of triparty vendor platforms and optimisation
• Knowledge of funding, intraday and credit usage
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at various levels within an organisation
• Good understanding including digital tooling, Microsoft packages, and industry vendor platforms

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.