CMBS trader

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

1d•$175,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CMBS Primary Trader is responsible for structuring, pricing, and distributing new-issue commercial mortgage-backed securities across Conduit, SASB, and CRE CLO platforms. This role requires advanced quantitative modeling, strong understanding of deal mechanics, and the ability to bridge structuring analytics with investor and syndicate execution. The ideal candidate combines deep technical proficiency in CMBS cash flow modeling with strong organization and communication skills.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in CMBS Conduit structuring
Comprehensive understanding of CMBS capital structures, cash flow waterfalls, prepayment, credit enhancement mechanics, and tranche interdependencies.
Modeling skills in Intex, Trepp, and Bloomberg functions.
Advanced Excel proficiency (formulas, macros, data tables); experience with VBA, Python, or SQL for custom analytics preferred.
Strong command of loan-level analytics—DSCR, LTV, occupancy, property type concentration, and geographic diversification.
Familiarity with risk retention structures, B-piece execution, and regulatory capital implications.
Manage pipeline risk in conjunction with Risk teams, including pre-pricing and hedging strategies.
Monitor and interpret primary market spreads, issuance trends, and macro factors affecting CMBS and broader credit markets.
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a rigorous approach to modeling and verification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey structural logic and trade rationale to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong collaboration skills, especially across origination, underwriting, and sales teams.
Capable of managing multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
High level of professional judgment and integrity, with sensitivity to confidential transaction data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline; advanced degree or CFA a plus.
Prior experience in CMBS Conduit structuring
Established relationships with rating agencies, accounting firms and B-piece buyers advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead structuring and pricing analysis for primary CMBS conduit transactions, optimizing tranche sizing, credit enhancement, and spread targets.
Collaborate with Banking, Underwriting and Securitization teams to design efficient structures that balance investor demand, capital efficiency, and regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain detailed bond-level cash flow models using Intex, Bloomberg, Excel, and proprietary tools.
Develop and refine deal comparables and relative value frameworks across vintages, shelves, and product types (Conduit, SASB, CRE CLO).
Partner with Sales and Syndicate to provide investors with detailed structural analysis, collateral summaries, and pricing rationale.
Manage pipeline risk in conjunction with risk management, including pre-pricing and hedging strategies.
Monitor and interpret primary market spreads, issuance trends, and macro factors affecting CMBS and broader credit markets.