Country Risk Lead

Job Title: Country Risk Lead

Department: Risk Management

Location: NYC

Corporate Title: Associate or Vice President

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 -$180,000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview:

Nomura's Risk department plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our business. We strive to protect the firm's assets, reputation, and financial stability by implementing robust risk management practices. Join our team and contribute to our proactive approach in managing risks, allowing us to make informed decisions and thrive in an ever-changing market environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

The Country Risk Management Team is made up of economists, political scientists and finance professionals brought together to understand the global environment and how it can affect business outcomes. We cover ~120 countries and the questions we answer on a day-to-day basis are always evolving. We are currently recruiting a country risk analyst to cover the Americas region (US/Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean) from our New York office.

Our small team favours analysts who can tackle unstructured problems with independence and a rigorous, detailed approach. The work we do is always applied and relevant to business objectives.

As a member of the team you will focus on the firm’s country risk in the Americas:

• 5+ years of experience in Credit Risk Management focusing on Latin America
• Monitor economic, political and policy trends to better anticipate changes in business environments that will affect Nomura
• Form and communicate relevant opinions through a variety of channels, including written pieces, data visualization and  presentations
• Cover a portfolio of countries, sovereigns, sub-sovereigns and/or supranationals in the Americas region and make relevant credit risk decisions
• Participate in credit-sensitive transactions affecting challenging countries in the Americas region
• Monitor and upkeep a risk portfolio, while meeting internal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate across the firm and support other risk managers and senior management 

Required Qualifications:

• Post-graduate in economics, political science, finance or other relevant discipline
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with proven ability to be resourceful and efficient
• Strong analytical skills and flexible thinking across disciplines
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with regional and global responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work hard and flexibly in a rewarding environment
• Solid professional experience that reflects above skills
• Preference for in region experience (Latin America) in analytical capacity
• Spanish fluency is preferred

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

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer