Fund Financing & Solutions Trader

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network spanning East and West. The firm serves individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Nomura delivers unparalleled access to, from, and within Asia.

About the department

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients globally across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, leveraging innovation and technology to offer cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions.

About the role

Nomura's Fund Financing & Solutions desk is hiring a Trader in New York to manage a large and growing portfolio of loans. This operational role serves as the engine of the desk, focusing on the ongoing management of existing deals and coordination of new transactions. You will be the primary point of contact for stakeholders seeking insights on deal performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing portfolio of loans, including timely borrowing base receipt and review, covenant monitoring, and cash flow reconciliation of borrowing base reports.
• Conduct periodic portfolio reviews and provide accurate, timely information to the desk and stakeholders on existing deals.
• Coordinate the closing and syndication of new transactions, ensuring documentation is complete and onboarding/KYC requirements are met.
• Support the booking, monitoring, and maintenance of the desk's self-funding initiatives, new risk distributions, CDS transactions, and insurance policies.
• Actively manage the Fund Financing & Solutions pipeline.
• Design and build scalable technology and infrastructure to improve operational processes.
• Interface directly with sponsors, lenders, and internal teams (risk, legal, finance) to ensure smooth execution.

Requirements

• Two to five years of experience, ideally from fund administration, accounting, fund finance operations, or a trading/middle-office background.
• Precision with data and documentation, with strong organizational discipline to manage multiple reporting obligations.
• Proficiency in Excel; curiosity about leveraging technology to replace manual processes.
• Confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify root causes of problems and define a clear vision for future improvements.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and prioritize actions effectively.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Motivate team members through clear communication and idea-sharing.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage in professional development and promote knowledge sharing to enhance team productivity.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and a strong "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, Respect).

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is $110,000–$250,000. Total compensation may also include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards, and benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For this position in the U.S. Finance Division, applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.