Analyst/Associate, Fixed Income Strategy & Solutions Group

About the role

The Fixed Income Strategy and Solutions Group is centralized in the Fixed Income Investment team, driving strategy and data-driven solutions with disciplined focus on clients. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within our ~$100bn Fixed Income platform spanning 7 investment capabilities across our global hubs in Philadelphia, New York, London, and Vienna.

Responsibilities

• Assist Client Portfolio Managers who serve as extensions of investment desks, acting as the intersection between Investment, Distribution, and Product
• Support client and prospect presentations, queries, RFPs, and questionnaires across our Fixed Income suite including Corporate Bond, Emerging Markets Debt, Leveraged Credit, Municipals, Multisector & Securitized Credit, Private Placements, and Leveraged Credit
• Help develop and deliver market presentations and thought leadership materials that articulate PM views to clients, consultants, and prospects
• Support the triage of meeting requests and provide initial client engagement support
• Contribute to quarterly pitchbook updates and strategy materials, partnering with Information Services
• Support strategic initiatives aligned with Fixed Income's priorities
• Conduct market/industry data analysis including competitive landscape and peer analysis to increase credibility and marketability
• Help define and implement product and vehicle solutions, ensuring strategies are positioned in proper wrappers
• Work closely with our client group and distribution partners to field requests for the investment teams
• Work closely with all investment teams using our dedicated coverage model: Corporate Bond, Emerging Markets Debt, Insurance, Leveraged Credit, Multisector, Municipals, Private Placements, and Securitized Credit
• Support investment teams to focus on investments by handling product and client-facing responsibilities
• Aid in investment collateral development and ensure our strategies are in the right vehicles and channels
• Assist with RFP/RFI/DDQ processes for investment team review
• Help bridge communication between investment teams and distribution channels

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of relevant experience in financial services, investment management, or related field
• Strong interest in financial markets, investment management, and fixed income across public and private markets
• Bachelor's degree
• CFA or licensing interest
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite – PowerPoint and Excel (required)
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with experience in financial modeling and data analysis preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex investment concepts and present them clearly to diverse audiences
• Understanding of fixed income markets, credit analysis, and investment vehicles preferred
• Ability to utilize AI beyond chat capabilities (i.e., LLM, design)

Skills

• Team-oriented mindset comfortable building relationships across our global organization
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and internal interactions
• Proactive, resourceful attitude with powerful work ethic and client-focused lens
• Critical thinking skills with ability to challenge status quo and propose innovative solutions
• Adaptability to support multiple investment teams and varying levels of effort as needed

Nomura Competencies

• Explore Insights & Vision
• Making Strategic Decisions
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
• Elevate Organizational Capability
• Inclusion

Pay

The 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, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles 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).