CLO Structurer, VP

Job Description

Job title: CLO Structuring

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Global Markets

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000 and $250,000/ [year]

• (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).
  
  

Company Overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

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Department Overview

Securitized Products is pivotal in driving origination, structuring, and execution of securitization transactions, working

closely with clients, trading desks, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored structured finance solutions.

Role Description

This role will provide support to the CLO Structuring team, within the CLO Origination business. The candidate filling this role should be highly experienced in CLO Structuring and documentation, having managed deals independently from early stages of formation through closing. Tasks will include working closely with portfolio managers and equity investors to structure CLOs and assist with deal documents. Interact with rating agencies, attorneys (internal and/or external), and various other internal channels. Candidate should have the ability to lead as deal captain in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks and move seamlessly across activities with little direction. Strong quantitative and communication skills are required.

The CLO Structurer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Act as a deal captain managing entire CLO transaction
• Interact closely with Collateral manager, Equity & Debt Investors and any/all relevant players in a transaction
• Familiar with rating agency methodologies and able to negotiate transaction documents with them
• Ability to think outside the box and deliver exceptional service and strategic solutions
• Spearhead the creation of marketing materials for clients/investors the firm is working with.
• Mentor junior members of the team and invest highly in their growth.
  
  

Requirements

• 5-7 years of CLO structuring experience
• Strong working knowledge of CLO Documentation (Indentures, OMs etc.), CLO modeling tools, and Intex.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Series 7, 63
• Proficient in computer languages/programming (VBA primarily) is a plus.
  
  

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

• 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 in the U.S., 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”.

• US FINANCE ONLY** Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time.
  
  

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer