JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Corporate Credit Risk Officer

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Risk Management

Location: London

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department overview:

Credit Risk Management EMEA consists of around 20 London-based analysts which work in one of four areas: Financial Institutions, Sovereigns and related entities, Hedge Funds and Corporates. In addition, the analysts are supported by colleagues based in India. The department is responsible for analysing counterparties, assigning ratings, opining on trade structures and mitigating features, and analysing transactions. We work closely with colleagues in the front office, other areas of risk and in other regions. Each analyst is responsible for a monitoring and managing exposure to a portfolio of counterparties.

Role description:

• This role would sit in the EMEA Corporate Credit Team which is responsible for approving Loans and derivatives transactions across a number of business units.
• The role would be primarily focused on supporting Nomura’s Infrastructure, Acquisition Leveraged Finance (ALF) and Risk Solutions (corporate derivatives) franchises in EMEA. The role would be an Associate position within the credit risk team, responsible for due diligence process, portfolio monitoring and assessment of underwriting risk.
• Primary responsibilities for this role would be to:

• • Conduct credit due diligence on new transactions including business review, financial analysis, stress cases and financial modelling.
  • Working closely with the origination team
  • Actively participate in credit discussions, challenging the deal teams and presenting credit views
  • Evaluate transaction structure, pricing and syndication risk
  • Produce credit risk memorandum focused on risk and mitigants
  • Briefing to senior management and liaising with clients when required

• The candidate would also be involved in the loan portfolio management and the production and presentation of ad hoc analysis.
• In addition, the candidate would have the opportunity to broaden the scope of its responsibilities by exerting credit approval authority in other products areas including Corporate short term financing, private credit, fund financing and stock lending.
• In this role, the credit officer would work closely with an Executive Directors and VPs in the Credit Team, benefiting from ongoing support and training

Key objectives critical to success:

• Confident credit analyst, able to build its own credit views and to defend them strongly
• Value added interface with business and senior management
• Flexibility in being able to work on various transactions at the same time and to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of corporate finance concepts and cash flow lending

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• The candidate will have background in corporate credit with experience in Infrastructure desirable but not a pre-requisite
• Financial/business qualification such as CFA/Master’s degree/MBA is an advantage
• Previous experience in a similar credit risk department, deal team, rating agency or credit fund will be considered

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
  
  

Right to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer