Equity Derivatives/Structured Products Attorney

Job Title: Equity Derivatives/Structured Products Attorney
Department: Legal
Location: New York, NY
Corporate Title: VP/ED

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $280,000 -$350,000 per 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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview:

Nomura's Legal department is a dynamic and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional legal support. With expertise in various areas of law, we ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and protect our clients' interests. Join our forward-thinking department and make an impact in a fast-paced and challenging environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Business with respect to the structuring, sale, negotiation, documentation and execution of a wide range of equity products, with a primary focus on OTC equity derivatives and swaps, cash and synthetic prime brokerage, equity and fund-linked loans, structured notes and proprietary indices


• Advise and assist in the creation, structuring, regulatory analysis and launch of new products and businesses


• Interpret, educate and assist with the implementation of regulatory changes that impact Equities businesses


• Advise the Business, Risk, Compliance and others internally regarding legal and regulatory issues, developments and risks relating to Equities businesses


• Assist with ongoing advocacy efforts relating to regulatory changes impacting Equities businesses

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with equity products, including OTC derivatives and swaps


• Familiarity with ISDA and other industry documentation


• Familiarity with corporate, securities, creditor, finance and bankruptcy laws and related issues


• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -- ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of staff and management


• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs


• Strong team player

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

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer