Nomura Hiring Quantitative Analyst (Securitized Products) | Mumbai

Business Overview

Nomura's Securitized Products team provides clients with flow trading liquidity, financing, bespoke solutions, in-depth market analysis, and advanced analytics. The Mumbai team works with counterpart teams in EMEA and the US. As a member, you will handle analysis, research, and model development across asset classes to support the desk. The team identifies and values bond-specific opportunities in the securitization market and prepares reports on macroeconomic and regulatory themes.

Quant work involves solving complex quantitative problems accurately and efficiently. The core function is developing MBS/ABS models, from basic financial market modeling to designing and implementing models in C++.

Nomura Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, it serves individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on disciplined entrepreneurship and creative solutions. More at www.nomura.com.

Nomura Services, India supports the group's global businesses with capabilities in trading support, research, IT, financial control, operations, risk management, and legal support.

Nomura is committed to an inclusive workplace, with initiatives like sensitization campaigns and supportive policies. Recognized with the Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) and other accolades.

Division Overview

The Global Markets Division in Powai is the front-office team delivering pricing, modelling, and risk management expertise. It leads in price discovery and portfolio optimization, integral to revenue targets. Teams include Structuring, Quantitative Investment Strategies, IWM, Securitized Products, BRM trading, and GM Front Office Risk.

What We Offer

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services accessible at any point.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their families' holistic wellbeing, inclusive of diverse identities.

Position Specifications

Corporate Title: Analyst

Functional Title: Analyst

Experience: 0-2 years (any experience in EMEA/US Securitization market preferred)

Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech/MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Maths, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or Physics

Role & Responsibilities

• Development of quantitative MBS/ABS models.
• Work as a fully integrated member of the global quant team, part of the front office.
• Gain knowledge of relevant global financial products.
• Understand and implement state-of-the-art pricing models in C++ code.

Key Skills

• Excellent knowledge of C++.
• C++ analytics development using Intex APIs.
• High aptitude for mathematics.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative problem solver; works well in a team.

General Competencies

• Fast learner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the team.
• Strong work ethics.
• Multitasking and ability to work with multicultural teams.
• Dependable and proactive.
• Able to prioritize workload and use time efficiently.

We are committed to equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and development, prohibiting discrimination based on gender, marital status, pregnancy, carer's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, or age.

Applying does not guarantee a job offer. "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited and its affiliates.