US Wealth Product Analyst

Job Title: US Wealth Product Analyst

Corporate Title: Analyst or Associate

Department: Product Development

Location: Philadelphia

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $75,000-90,000 per year for Analyst; $100,000-$115,000 per year for Associate* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

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

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Division Overview: NAM International

The international business brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura’s century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients’ capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever-changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long-term investment goals.

Role Description:

We are seeking a talented Product Analyst to join our dynamic US Wealth Product Development and Management team. The Product team serves as champion of new product ideas and product actions, facilitating analysis from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with market demand, regulatory trends and strategic business objectives.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Support strategic and tactical product initiatives by conducting research, gathering data, and preparing analysis to inform product decisions
• Assist in evaluating the benefits, risks, and opportunities associated with new or existing products across mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs/WRAP models, interval funds, closed-end funds, and BDCs
• Assist in coordinating implementation efforts by engaging key areas of the firm including Investment Management, Legal, Compliance, Distribution, and Marketing
• Create routine and non-routine presentations for senior stakeholders and leadership
• Provide analytical support for product-related business activities and projects
• Conduct market research on product trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory developments affecting wealth management products
• Assist in tracking product metrics, flows, performance data, and market share across product categories
• Support the development of dashboards and reports using industry-standard platforms

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
• 2-4+ years' experience in product management, project management, or a related analytical role within the financial services industry, ideally with exposure to asset management or wealth management
• Knowledge of or interest in mutual funds, ETFs, and SMAs/WRAP models, with basic understanding of interval funds, closed-end funds and BDCs being a plus
• Strong research and analytical abilities with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with standard industry programs and eagerness to learn and apply new technologies, AI tools, and digital platforms, including Morningstar, and similar platforms
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders across the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with ability to meet competing deadlines
• Understanding of wealth management distribution channels and advisor needs preferred

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