Nomura Overview
Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm practices disciplined entrepreneurship while building on a long tradition of serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.
Role Description / Areas of Responsibility
- The candidate will be working within the AEJ Shared Services team to provide oversight and governance to the Shared Service functions supporting Asia, including Japan Businesses and Entities.
- The candidate will be working closely with regional stakeholders and Shared Services teams to ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place to support business activities.
- Shared Services functions covered by the Oversight team include Listed Futures & Options, Settlements, Confirmations, Cash Management and Network management.
Main responsibilities are:
- Ensure all processes and procedures are in compliance with internal/external policies and regulations
- Primary point of contact with Japanese Businesses and Japanese Clients trading global products (listed securities and derivatives, FX, OTC derivatives)
- Review of KRI and KPI to ensure all relevant risks (completeness) are captured in a timely manner
- Ensure issues are escalated appropriately, and work with stakeholders to complete agreed actions.
- Represent the team in regional meetings with business and regional stakeholders to discuss projects, issues and outstanding risk items
- Perform trend and root cause analysis of KRI and KPI, to drive enhancements and improve the controls/ efficiency
- Perform analysis of new business and projects with the team to map out the required controls and processes to support the new business/ projects.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of direct experience supporting Japanese Global Markets Businesses and Clients
- Knowledge and prior experience working on listed derivative trade flow and Global Market products (i.e. FX or OTC derivatives)
- Fluency in both English and Japanese languages (both written and spoken) to provide oversight and governance to the Shared Service functions, supporting Asia, including Japan Businesses and Entities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education is required
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical skills and ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Strong operational risk and control knowledge
- Familiarity with emerging/ disruptive technology such as robotics and/or macro/programming skills such as python will be an advantage
Regional Disclaimers / 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.
