Sales Support Analyst

Analyst

Department: Operations

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70K and $80K/year.

Company Overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Department Overview

The Sales Support team is the engine that keeps the trade lifecycle running seamlessly once execution is complete. As the critical link between the trading desk, clients, and internal teams, you will take ownership of everything that happens post-trade—ensuring trades are confirmed, booked, and settled flawlessly, proactively resolving discrepancies before they become issues, and delivering the accuracy and responsiveness our clients count on. You will be a trusted point of contact for post-trade inquiries, a driver of smooth settlement, and a key partner in mitigating operational risk. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role where precision matters.

Role Description / Areas of Responsibility

• Support the Global Markets Sales desk servicing clients with execution of REPO and Rates Derivatives.
• Maintain constant interaction with the sales and trading desks to review, confirm, and facilitate high-pressure trade flows.
• Provide day-to-day support in trade bookings and client contacts for trade confirmations, resolving trade discrepancies, and settlement of trades.
• Liaise with internal counterparts (e.g., Trade Support, Collateral, Settlements, and other teams) to ensure required steps are taken for post-trade execution.

Key Contribution Areas

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Understanding the impact of daily processes/procedures on the business and risk.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, and Knowledge Required

• At least 1 year of work experience within financial services (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Motivated and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and able to quickly learn internal and industry applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in general financial markets.

Nomura Leadership Behaviors

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options for resolving problems and prioritize actions or recommendations effectively.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety, and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect).