Vice President - ASEAN Economist - Global Markets

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit .

About Global Markets

Our Global Markets team services financial institutions, corporates, governments, asset managers and hedge funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in equity and fixed income securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products.

By leveraging the strength of our intellectual capital, client relationships and technology, we offer best-in-class products across a truly integrated, global cross-asset platform. A recognized leader in Asia with an international network spanning over 30 countries, we are in a unique position to offer a truly East-West service.

Role Description / Areas of responsibility:

• Produce macroeconomic forecasts and analytical reports for ASEAN markets, with Thailand included in the designated coverage scope, and support internal stakeholders with cross-country comparative insights.
• Write thematic research papers which are commercial and original, as well as regular reports on policy announcements and key data releases
• Develop quantitative forecasting models and new proprietary indicators
• Service client requests and regularly present views to external and internal clients

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as an economist or strategist covering the ASEAN region
• Minimum of 4 years of research experience covering markets that include Thailand, as the role requires analytical coverage of the Thai market.
• Advance quantitative skills, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in economic forecasting or econometric modelling.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear economic research and deliver insights effectively
• Experience collaborating with regulatory bodies or government agencies is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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