Nomura Overview:
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). 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 www.nomura.com .
Nomura Services, India supports the group s global businesses. With worldclass capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group s global operations.
At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been wellrecognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.
Division Overview
Nomuras Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken marketleading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology. Business Overview The role is in the Global Infrastructure Finance of Nomuras Finance Division, taking responsibility for running processes and projects related to Trade expenses for all regions. It will include Analytics, Reporting and Accounting of Trade expenses in conjunction with colleagues across regions and time zones. Position Specifications Corporate Title Analyst/Associate Experience 2 10 years of relevant experience Qualification MBA from Tier 1 Bschool, CA, Masters/ Bachelor s degree in business / finance / economics or similar field from a top tier institute/ university Requisition No. Role & Responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our fastpaced Finance Trade NPE Analytics team, based in Powai, Mumbai, who will collaborate closely with the US/Global COO/Business Management team The individual will be joining an existing team of Trade NPE Reporting, Payments and Control based in Powai and work very closely with Business Managers across all regions The individual will assume daytoday responsibilities contributing towards Financial reporting, performance monitoring and managing processes which support Global Markets Expense team as well as drive key business initiatives that are critical for the growth and day to day operation of the franchise including business review presentations, ad hoc strategic projects and initiatives The role would require working with all the functions in the GM space Sales, Trading, and with various corporate functions including IT and Operations
Key Responsibilities
Business Review meetings: o Prepare meeting materials including KPIs and detailed Financials o Perform analysis to respond to ad hoc Business queries resulting from review meetings Support vendor negotiations through analysis of historical invoices to validate trading activity Commercials agreement library review to ensure all commercial agreements are consolidated to one location Rate card inventory creation digitize rate cards Remediation of incorrect static rate card set up: As new rates are negotiated these need to be reflected within Nomura systems. Typically this requires coordination with IT / Operations teams to review existing static data table set up against rate card parameters to provide IT / Ops with requirements for code changes Overcharge analysis: review of historical invoices and commercials to identify suspected cases of overcharges Update / enhance Front Office / Middle Office System feeds: work with Brokers / vendors to provide relevant volume metrics Volume data: prepare monthly volume reports to feed into intramonth accruals, forecasting MI and Business review meetings working with GM Business Managers, Operations, IT and digital office to source relevant volume data over a period of time Strategic MI: support analysis of broker commercials, rate cards and trade activity to provide the Digital Office with the logic required to automate in the Data lake Owning and Driving key business initiatives to achieve Global Markets business objectives Help drive Expense optimization initiatives globally Coordinate with various corporate functions to ensure seamless execution Independently project manage new product rollout governance process in partnership with traders, corporate functions and new business group Stakeholder Management Proactive in working with Regional COOs and Business Heads Crisp and concise communication with all stakeholders Strong sense of ownership and dedication towards timely deliverables Partnering with Technology, Operations, Risk, Finance, other Corporate functions Own day to day issues pertaining to various corporate functions and ensure closure Control and Conduct Contributing to Audit points, regulatory responses, book profile management and related activities Expense approval, tracking and expense management
Skills Sets required
Mandatory Desired Domain Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders Good Knowledge of Capital Markets products and asset classes Strong knowledge of Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and related tools Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills Ability to prioritize high volumes of deliverables across multiple disciplines working under pressure Prior experience of working on crossfunctional projects Is entrepreneurial and independent; selfstarter, takes ownership, exhibits integrity, strong motivation and attention to detail Ambition and enthusiasm to succeed in this challenging role Prior experience in related / strategy roles would be an added advantage Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau etc. would be an added advantage
Nomura Leadership Behaviours:
LeadershipBehaviours
Description
Element
Exploring Insights & Vision
Comprehensively analyse the nature
of the problems we face and set our focus toward the future vision
- Gather Intelligence
- Create a vision
- Identify an issue
Making Strategic Decisions
Analyse options and feasibility to resolve issues, in making
judgments and recommendations
- Identify countermeasures
- Assess feasibility
- Make a judgment
Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People
Promotes the vision and goals to others in such a way that inspires commitment and independent contributions
Elevating Organizational Capacity
Maximize organizational productivity through leadership development and
engagement
- Have an ownership in own development
- Support other s growth
- Encourage organizational growth
Inclusion
Respect diverse perspectives and
promote psychological safety and the creation of a risk culture
- Foster psychological
safety - Encourage the active
participation of all talent - Foster a risk culture