The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $180,000 and $250,000 per year*

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 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 will be a key member of Nomura's Wholesale Strategy team focused on strategic initiatives in the Americas. They 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.

Role description:

• Provide analytical support on Americas strategy 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
• 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

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 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

• 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.

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