2023 Risk Management Summer Analyst
2023 Risk Management Summer Analyst Program
Company Overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated 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, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.
Risk Management Americas:
The Americas Risk Management Division provides independent oversight of the financial risks of the firm, inclusive of but not limited to credit risk and market risk. This function is crucial to the successful performance of the firm. We rely on risk management to build and support the business, helping us deliver innovative financial solutions that set Nomura apart in the global marketplace. Risk Management works closely with all areas of the firm including: Global Markets, Investment Banking, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Operations.
Risk Management Americas:
The Americas Risk Management Division manages credit, market and operational risk exposures which is crucial to the successful performance of the firm. Risk Management works closely with all areas of the firm including: Global Markets, Investment Banking, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Operations.
About Our Summer Analyst Program:
The Summer Analyst Program runs for 10 weeks, during which Analysts will enjoy extensive contact with Nomura professionals at all levels through discussion groups, seminars and informal social functions. This program is an integral component of our full time recruiting.
We aim to provide Summer Analysts with the same level of exposure as a first-year Analyst, with a hands-on opportunity to participate as full members of the team. They are expected to form effective working relationships and to demonstrate a commitment to the firm’s goals and values. During the course of the internship, Summer Analysts benefit from working closely with a buddy and interacting regularly with a senior mentor. We also ensure extensive contact with Nomura’s professionals at all levels through training, seminars and informal social functions.
What Roles You Might Play:
- Credit Risk: Assist Credit Officers in analyzing credit quality of various counterparty types including funds (hedge funds, private equity and mutual funds), financial institutions (banks, broker dealers, mortgage originators, insurance companies and REITs) or corporations. Conduct industry research to identify trends. Help develop ad-hoc reports based on business needs.
- Market Risk - interest centered on risk management of traded positions, with exposure to cash and derivatives products across fixed income and equities. You will be embedded within the Market Risk team, and will work closely amongst market risk managers to understand the behavior of financial products and the market risk metrics used to manage trading activity.
- New Business – work with a team that provides the governance and administration over all business that is new to Nomura. Exposure to Nomura’s extensive list of products traded on a flow basis including cash and derivatives. Work with the deal teams and corporate functions to coordinate the approval process for transactions that are reviewed by equity, debt and other committees.
Desired Skillset
- Outstanding academic qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Motivated self-starter with a working knowledge of the financial services industry and a desire to develop their skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Requirements
- Outstanding academic qualifications
- GPA: 3.5+
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Business, Economics, Accounting or Finance)
- Graduating between December 2023 and June 2024
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer.