Country Risk Analyst

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

17d•$120,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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