Credit Risk Analyst – FI and Regulated Funds

Nomura

Credit Risk Analyst responsible for credit risk analysis across financial institutions and regulated funds. Collaborating with senior management in risk management and transaction assessments.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Credit Risk Analysis, including quantitative and qualitative assessments across Financial Institutions and regulated funds. Proficient in managing counterparty risk exposure and implementing credit limits in alignment with risk appetite and regulatory standards.

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Credit Risk AnalysisCash Equity ProductsFinancial Statement AnalysisEquities and Fixed-Income TradingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Credit Risk MetricsDue DiligenceCredit Terms NegotiationStress Testing AnalysisRisk Appetite Management

Soft Skills

Communication with Senior ManagementSelf-StarterManaging Multiple Stakeholder Expectations

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsRegulated FundsAsset ManagersCounterparty RiskGlobal Credit Limit Management Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the coverage of a portfolio of Financial Institutions and regulated funds counterparties
Credit Risk Analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, across Brokers, Regulated Funds, Asset Managers and other Financial Institutions
New client approvals, including setting credit appetite, limits and rating, performing due diligence calls/ visits, drafting/ negotiating credit terms for legal documentation
Implementing and managing credit limits in accordance with risk appetite, including adherence to the Global Credit Limit Management Policy
Analyzing economic, market, regulatory, industry events/developments and assessing their impact on the portfolio
Reporting any relevant events to the Americas Head of Financial Institutions and Reg. Funds and other relevant senior risk management
Managing counterparty risk exposure, including transaction assessment and trade approval with a focus on Cash and Derivative products
Ensuring adherence to Credit Risk limits, including Single Name limits, Country limits and counterparty specific limits, escalating breaches to relevant senior risk management when necessary
Proactively identifying and monitoring exposure concentrations, identifying risk mitigating actions and escalating/updating to Risk senior management as appropriate
Identifying, monitoring and escalating trade settlement fails and recommending appropriate risk management actions
Analyzing and interpreting the stress testing results and take actions as appropriate at counterparty, country and/or industry level

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of Credit Risk experience covering Brokers, Regulated Funds, Asset Managers and other Financial Institutions
Strong understanding of Cash Equity Products
Strong familiarity with financial statement analysis and credit risk metrics
Background in trading products in the Equities and Fixed-Income spaces
Prior experience in dealing with Front Office stakeholders
Comfortable interacting with senior management, communicating within Risk Management as well as the relevant business areas
Ability to be a self-starter, working without supervision and managing multiple stakeholder expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave