Collateral Management Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst Department: Operations Location: New York (Hybrid)

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $75K and $80K/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. 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.

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Collateral Management is a centralized support function whose primary role is to mitigate credit risk through the determination and calling of margin at a portfolio level. The team supports collateral arrangements for Derivatives, Repo, MBS, and PB. All aspects of collateral management are performed by the team. These functions include: data management, margin calling, dispute management, portfolio reconciliations, collateral asset management and reporting.

• Dispute resolution and reconciliations
• Partner with Global Markets, Middle Office, and Risk teams to address client queries
• Interface with various Front office and Counterparty/Market risk teams
• Work with various settlement groups to ensure proper cash and security movements
• Engage in various projects focusing on regulatory requirements and internal optimization
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on trade dispute metrics
• Participate in various projects related to the ongoing regulatory requirements facing the industry
• Interface and liaison with various Front/Middle teams and the Risk Group regarding Regulatory and House Margin requirements.
• Maintenance of Supervisory Procedures

• Minimum of 1 year of collateral management experience
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or similar
• Strong understanding of OTC Derivatives and Repo Markets
• Working knowledge of Margin regulations
• Understanding of the legal, credit and operational risks associated with Collateral
• Nomura Leadership Behaviors

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).