Divisional Overview:
The Operations division provides the support and control infrastructure that enables the Firm to develop and deliver financial products throughout the world. Working with the Sales, Trading and Information Technology Divisions, Operations professionals are responsible for the management and execution of transactions in a manner which maximizes profitability and minimizes risk. Our division is responsible for the management and execution of millions of securities transactions on a daily basis. Our responsibilities include trade processing, confirmation, settlement, fails management, margin, asset servicing, risk management, reference data management and various other client services. In partnership with sales, trading, prime services, information technology and other teams from across the bank, we apply a continual focus on improving productivity and efficiency, while seeking new and innovative ways to support our clients changing needs.
Business Overview:
The KYC team in Powai is part of the CSG function and plays an extremely key role in the firm supporting AEJ, Japan, EMEA and US businesses with a current team size of 130+ team members which includes 810 Associates / Managers. The team supports KYC Onboarding & Rolling Reviews for low, medium and highrisk clients, including private clients. Along with KYC, the responsibility of the team is also to provide solution on the potential issues identified by the various stakeholders in the firm and provide a turnaround time to be able to resolve the issues associated to KYC. The team works with the business and acts as an AML/KYC governance enabling function ensuring that all relevant AML/ KYC risks and regulations are properly managed. The team also closely works with the regional partners on audit and data quality associated tasks. There are plans to expand Powai footprint and develop / leverage Powai capability by transitioning more activities over to the Powai KYC team.
Position Specifications:
Corporate Title
Analyst
Functional Title
Analyst
Experience
13 years
Qualification
Graduate/MBA
Requisition No.
Role & Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing Client onboarding / Client Review functions
- Evaluating and Approving new customer account documentations and supporting information in order to determine whether they satisfy the client onboarding identification requirements as per Nomura policies and procedures
- Conduct the background screening on the Client name & other officials names using tools such as World Check / DJX / Factiva.
- Interact with the front office/client integration to ensure that proper account documentation is obtained from the customer prior to approving client on boarding
- Interface with and provide support to Client onboarding, FCT and Compliance teams
- Reviews and Approvals of Static Data Amendments for existing customer accounts
- Conduct reviews of existing clients for status, data veracity and amendments, status, country of incorporation and assign appropriate risk classification
Mind Set:
Mandatory
Desired
Domain
- Strong understanding of AML and Client Onboarding regulations for India/AEJ
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong desire to learn each task and ensure completion in a timely manner
Technical
- Bachelor s degree and expertise in CDD/AML
- Ability to think strategically, along with the business and compliance. Ability to work independently and perform complex AML surveillance reviews and investigations analysis. Experience in working with virtual teams is a plus.
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