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

Department overview

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across credit, interest rates and currency products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.

Role Description:

To contribute to the timely publication of accurate research (equity, strategy, economics, quant) by supporting the global translation team (mainly Japanese-English, but some English-Japanese). Please note that this is not a translation role.

Main responsibilities are to prepare report templates, produce exhibits, and perform layout of reports using an in-house developed workflow system and the Microsoft Office suite of products. You will also handle various aspects of quality control.

You will form part of a global team located in Tokyo, London, and New York. Communication and collaboration are vital to the role as you will be dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

The successful candidate:

• Has a native-level command of Japanese with proficiency in English

• Is comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or has a desire to become proficient in their use

• Is a team player and sensitive to cultural norms in a diverse firm

• Is a good communicator, listener, and collaborator

• Is flexible and keen to learn

• Direct experience of working in the securities industry is a plus but not required.

Nomura competencies

Trusted Partner

• Gain the trust of clients and society by exhibiting high values and morale

• Raise Nomura’s corporate value through various activities, and win the trust of stakeholders

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Drive change across the organization by predicting change in the environment, create ideas for new business, and promote business model and organizational change

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Collaborate with different stakeholders and use this diversity to serve the interest and development of Nomura Group and society at large

Influence

• Drive strategies of Nomura Group and achieve organizational goals

Integrity

• Influence others to understand the significance and importance of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly, provide necessary guidance and training to others, and maintain a high standard

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 creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We 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.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.