Business Analyst, Office of the CIO (Equities)

Nomura Holdings, inc. • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Business Analyst will work directly with and in close partnership with the CIO of Equities, serving as a trusted analytical and execution partner. The role focuses on strategic content, quantitative risk analysis, performance attribution, and data-driven decision support across a diverse, multi-strategy equity platform. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, intellectually curious, and comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

The position also supports executive communications, coordination between the CIO and support functions, and special projects and firm-wide initiatives. It is based in Philadelphia. The expected pay range at commencement is $175,000–$200,000 per year. Total compensation may include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and benefits, depending on the position offered.

Requirements

• 5–8 years' experience in investment management, quantitative research, or risk analytics.
• Proficiency in FactSet.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Strong statistical and quantitative skills, including risk modeling, attribution, and factor analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and cross-functional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience across multi-strategy equity platforms, including regional, cap-size, or specialized strategies.
• Familiarity with Style Analytics and/or Barra.
• Comfort adopting AI-driven analytical tools.
• Python, R, or SQL skills.
• Data visualization tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-desk risk, factor-exposure, and attribution analysis across regional, cap-size, and specialized equity strategies.
• Build risk decomposition, scenario, and factor-attribution frameworks using FactSet.
• Investigate questions from the CIO using data from various analytical tools.
• Apply the firm's proprietary AI tools to accelerate data synthesis and pattern identification across the platform.
• Prepare strategic presentations for the CIO's use with the Executive Committee, Boards, and key clients.
• Translate complex investment and business topics into clear narratives for senior and external audiences.
• Draft talking points, briefing packs, and pre-read materials for meetings, offsites, and reviews.
• Drive follow-through on CIO commitments and cross-functional deliverables, tracking action items to closure.
• Manage information flow to and from the CIO, ensuring relevant issues are escalated with recommended paths forward.
• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives and cross-platform analyses as directed by the CIO of Equities.
• Provide project support for strategic efforts such as new capability build-outs, M&A/lift-out evaluations, and operating model changes.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off benefits, including vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Potential sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed