Credit Derivatives Trade Support Analyst

Nomura

. Support Flow and Structured Credit business, including structured financing transactions, CDS, Index, Options, FX and Interest rate products .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Credit Derivatives, including trade support and risk management, while effectively communicating with trading desks and senior management. Proficient in Excel and capable of managing trade life cycles and P&L calculations in a fast-paced environment.

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Credit DerivativesTrade SupportRisk ManagementP&L CalculationExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Trade SupportCredit DerivativesP&L CalculationRisk ManagementTrade Life Cycle ManagementClearing TradesReconciliationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

ICE LinkTrading SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Series 99

Industry Keywords

Structured FinancingCDSOptionsFX ProductsInterest Rate ProductsMarket RiskT+1 VariancesContinuous EnhancementsControl Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Flow and Structured Credit business, including structured financing transactions, CDS, Index, Options, FX and Interest rate products
Work with trading and sales to ensure market risk and trade entry is accurate
Affirm T0 trades and ensure mandatory clearing trades are cleared at ICE Link
Process ICE weekly compression clearing cycles
Support life-cycle management of trades, including expiries and final settlement
Assist in calculating and distributing daily P&L to the Trading Desk, Product Control and Senior Management
Monitor reconciliation breaks and investigate resolution
Support trading desks with application of regulations and internal processing requirements
Aid in nightly P&L flash and liaise with the finance team to resolve T+1 variances
Contribute to continuous enhancements to trading systems and related control framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience in a trade support / middle office role within Credit Derivatives
Understanding of Credit Derivatives products
Familiarity in dealing with risk and explaining P&L
Strong risk management focus with appreciation of the risk impact of actions undertaken
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure
Strong problem solving, analytical, and a sense of urgency
Motivated, diligent learner able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to a continuously changing environment
High level of proficiency with Excel
Series 99 is preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months or joining

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave