Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Credit Specialist

Corporate Title: Associate

Division / Department: Global Markets

Location: Singapore

Nomura 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.

Divisional Overview

Our Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products.

By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Credit Specialist to join our team in a hybrid role focused on electronic and voice distribution.

This position requires deep expertise in electronic trading market structure within the Global Credit space and the ability to work across diverse client segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic distribution and execution of credit flows via voice and electronic channels.
• Monitor and analyze client activity and flow patterns to optimize outcomes.
• Provide coverage and support across all client segments in the global credit markets.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, and technology teams to enhance electronic trading capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience covering the Fixed Income market
• Minimum of two years of experience in Fixed Income or Credit Sales or Electronic Trading Distribution
• Minimum of two years of experience covering global credit

• Extensive experience with electronic trading market structure in Global Credit markets.
• Proven track record in monitoring client activity and managing flows across both electronic and voice.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing electronic trading.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python programming skills for data analysis and automation.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing electronic trading

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• 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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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