Credit Derivatives Trade Support Analyst

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

7d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Credit Derivatives Middle Office professional to join a dedicated and collaborative team. The team interacts with sales and trading to provide trading support for Flow and Structured Credit business, including CDS, Index, Options, structured financing transactions, FX and Interest rate products. This opportunity would suit an individual who has strong interpersonal skills, is responsive and has a commitment to serving their client group.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in a trade support / middle office role within Credit Derivatives
Understanding of Credit Derivatives products
Familiarity in dealing with risk and explain P&L
Strong risk management focus with appreciation of the risk impact of actions undertaken
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure
Strong problem solving, analytical, and a sense of urgency
Motivated, diligent learner able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to a continuously changing environment
High level of proficiency with Excel

Nice To Haves

Series 99 is preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months or joining

Responsibilities

Support Flow and Structured Credit business. Products that trading and sales execute include structured financing transactions, CDS, Index, Options, FX and Interest rate products.
Work with trading and sales to ensure market risk and trade entry is accurate
Affirmation of T0 trades and ensuring mandatory clearing trades are cleared at IceLink
Process ICE weekly compression clearing cycles
Support life-cycle management of trades including expiries and final settlement
Assist in calculating and distributing daily P&L to the Trading Desk, Product Control and Senior Management
Monitor reconciliation breaks and investigate resolution
Support trading desks with application of regulations and internal processing requirements
Aid in nightly P&L flash and liaise with the finance team to resolve any T+1 variances
Contribute to continuous enhancements to trading systems and related control framework