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Company 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 individ Company 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 Aon's Benefit Index , Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors Business Unit Overview : The Credit Risk Analytics team within the Risk Methodology Group (RMG) develops the quantitative methodologies used to measure counterparty credit risk, provides analysis and consultation on credit risk quantification, and participates in global efforts on modelling credit risk exposure on derivatives/financing positions. This team is responsible for enhancement and methodological support to accommodate new business needs and maintain regulatory compliance to IMM approval' from various global regulators. This include providing support for Nomura's International Wealth Management (IWM) business. The team additionally provides active support to business/risk managers by carrying out pre-trade analysis on structured derivatives transactions. The group has a vacancy for a Vice President in the Singapore office the role is a permanent position. Role Description : This role will sit within Risk Methodology Group focusing on below areas. To act as a subject matter expert for the counterparty risk models and to support the model users (i.e. local Risk managers) and be a key point of contact with respect to such models. To support business/risk managers in terms of pre-trade analysis of structured derivatives transactions. To support the risk methodology team in interactions with the local regulators. To play a leading role in the risk methodology aspects of Wealth Management business, developing appropriate methodologies to ensure relevant risks are conceptualized, validated and put into practice. This includes developing relevant haircut methodologies and margin requirements. To participate in various model development and global regulatory tasks performed by the global methodology team. To liaise with local Business, Credit and Model Validation teams to ensure convergence on the methodologies. To utilize risk management techniques like backtesting and stress testing to measure efficacy of the methodologies. Job Requirements: Experience of min 8 years or more in similar role. Strong analytical, computing and problem solving skills. Good knowledge of financial instruments and the financial markets, including risk and pricing models. . Strong communication and teamwork skills. Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative field. Experience in modelling counterparty exposure. Experience in programming in Python, C++ or similar. 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 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 TSID: 1221704