Wholesale Business Strategy Associate / Vice President
About The Position
The Wholesale Strategy team plays a pivotal role in shaping Nomura’s near and longer term strategy across Global Markets and Investment Banking. The Strategy team works closely with senior leadership on a range of management initiatives including business expansion strategy, market & competitor analysis, business planning and performance reviews, and client strategy. The team works directly with Senior Management to determine the right strategy for reaching Nomura’s Wholesale aspirations across businesses and regions in a rapidly changing market environment. The Associate / Vice President will be a key senior member of Nomura’s Wholesale Strategy team focused on strategic initiatives in the Americas. The Associate / Vice President will lead various projects and work streams and will work closely with Americas Regional Management, Global Markets and Investment Banking Leadership teams and COOs, as well as with key Corporate teams such as Finance and Risk in the Americas.
Requirements
- 3-6 years of experience in a strategy role, in a consulting firm or a strategy/business planning unit of a financial institution
- Strong analytical skills, including ability to develop financial models and perform data analysis
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
- Strong communications skills (verbal and written) – ability to interact confidently with senior business leadership on a range of topics
- Interest in the wider Capital Markets and Investment Banking industry including key trends and market dynamics including Market Structure, Fintech, Regulations: Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives
Responsibilities
- Drive Nomura Americas Strategic initiatives with a focus on strategic development, long term business growth, and overall positioning of the Americas franchise
- Identify, analyze and monitor issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity
- Projects on business optimization, restructuring and cost efficiency
- Evaluation of in-organic growth opportunities / acquisition screening
- Conduct competitor/industry research and analysis leveraging both public and non-public sources
- Research and analyze business profitability and macroeconomic indicators, analyze specific client segments, conduct acquisition screening, perform strategic due diligence
- Prepare management presentations including business plans, business reviews, offsite presentations, town halls
- Work closely with Global Wholesale Strategy team on broader firm-wide initiatives
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- sign-on bonus
- restricted stock units
- discretionary awards
- full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
