Asset Servicing Associate

Corporate Title: Associate Department: Operations Location: New York The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $95K and $130K/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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 .

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Department Overview

The Asset Services Team is responsible for the handling and processing of all market driven corporate action events that bring a material change to an organization and its stakeholders such as reorganizations, splits, rights offerings, spinoff, mergers and acquisitions.

Role Description / Areas Of Responsibility Include

• Handling, processing and reconciliation of time sensitive, critical Corporate action events
• Daily communication with Internal and external Nomura stakeholders to ensure event elections, expiration, effective dates are understood and confirmation received
• Working directly with custodians to ensure elections are received and in good order
• Relationship management with various internal Trading Desks, Finance, Trade Support, Settlements, Repo, etc. and act as a point of escalation for the resolution of any issues
• Create, monitor, and test various metrics, reports, and procedures
  
  

Key Contribution Areas Critical To Success

• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Understanding impact of processes/procedures on daily basis and its relation to the business and risk
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  
  

Skills, Experience, Qualifications And Knowledge Required

• At least 5 years of work experience within financial Asset Services area
• Understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Delta 1, SWAP and Prime Broker accounts
• Experience in processing Corporate Actions, Reorg, Dividends and PNI
• Proficient in DTC and US market Corporate Action events
• Firm understanding of Securities lending, Repo and Settlement areas
• Motivated, diligent learner that is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS office and ability to quickly learn internal & industry applications
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Series 99 preferred
  
  

Nomura Leadership Behaviors

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

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
• base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
  
  

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer