Economist, Associate

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Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong and New York, we have offices in over 30 countries and employ more than 25,000 people worldwide. In October 2008 we acquired the Lehman Brothers franchise in Asia as well as its equities and investment banking businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Our combined businesses make us a leader in global investment banking.

Role overview:

Working with the Chief European Economist and other colleagues within Fixed Income Research the Group uses deep knowledge of economic policy and its impact on the global markets to ensure that Nomura is at the forefront of economic policy dialogue in the public sphere.

Nomura is seeking an economist, preferably with a Masters in Economics, with experience in an economics team in an investment bank or similar financial institution where their primary responsibility has been covering, analysing and commenting on economic developments in particular euro area countries.

Experience and skills:

• Experience of working at a central bank or ministry of finance / Treasury, an economics consultancy or in the economics research department of an investment bank
• Comprehensive knowledge of global economics
• The required skill set for the role includes familiarity with econometric model building and related forecasting techniques
• Ability to explain complex economic concepts briefly and concisely and apply these to the market will be essential

Education:

• The successful candidate would be expected to have a Masters in Economics