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Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst Job Code: 10340 Country: IN City: Mumbai Skill Category: IT\Technology Description: Job Description for Consultant Research Analyst Generative AI & Emerging Technologies 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. Business Overview: Digital Company Powai Office functions as a strategic innovation hub within Nomuras global Digital Company framework, working in close alignment with Digital Company Tokyo. The team specializes in researching and developing emerging technology solutions that shape the future of financial services. Through focused exploration of cuttingedge technologies, proofofconcept development, and strategic innovation initiatives, the team contributes to Nomuras digital transformation journey. Key focus areas include emerging technologies, financial innovation, and nextgeneration solutions that enhance Nomuras competitive position in the evolving financial landscape. The team plays a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovative technologies that support Nomuras strategic vision for the future of finance, while working collaboratively with global stakeholders to drive technological advancement across the organization. Position Specifications: Corporate Title Analyst Functional Title Senior Business Analyst Experience 35 years Qualification Bachelor s/Master s in CS, Data Science, AI, Engineering, Economics, or related field 35 years in tech research, strategy, consulting, or foresight roles Experience in authoring briefs, reports, publications Certifications in AI or Innovation (e.g., DeepLearning.AI, IDEO) are a plus Knowledge on Japanese Language is a plus. Requisition No. 10340 Role & Responsibilities: Be a highly analytical and technically fluent research professional at the Digital Company Research Unit. The role is centered on Generative AI, but also covers broader emerging technologies including Digital Humans, Immersive Tech, Blockchain, Analytics, Digital Assets etc., In this role, the professional will conduct deep research, interpret technical trends, and create executivelevel insights to inform strategic decisions. Be the research brain behind enterprise innovation Shape how the firm adopts GenAI and frontier tech responsibly Collaborate with VPs, Executive Directors and senior leaders across business and technology Opportunity to influence Clevel strategy and crossindustry innovation This role offers a unique blend of research depth, technical fluency, and strategic impact. Technology Landscape Research Conduct research on Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, Agents), Digital Humans, Blockchain, XR/Immersive Tech and AI Infrastructure Track top consulting publications, academic papers, patents, GitHub repositories, and industry reports Visualize tech evolution and map ecosystem trends Peer Benchmarking & Strategic Case Studies Analyze how firms are adopting AI and emerging tech at scale Develop comparative case studies with realworld data on adoption, tools, ROI, and architecture Identify relevance and feasibility for internal innovation use Analytical Insight Development Collect and interpret model benchmarks, platform metrics, tooling capabilities, and startup trends Build comparison matrices and foresight maps Draw insights from structured and unstructured data Presentation to Senior Leadership Create clear, compelling visual presentations, onepagers, and dashboards Present to CXOs, strategy heads, and innovation councils Structure findings for townhalls, leadership meets, and ideation workshops Research Automation & AI Tools Use ChatGPT, Perplexity, Semantic Scholar, Scite.ai, Zotero, Research Rabbit Build mini workflows and prompt libraries for recurring research tasks Mind Set: Mandatory Desired Domain Research & Analysis Proficient in secondary and primary research techniques Strong storytelling and information design skills Proficient in building slides, dashboards, infographics for senior consumption Skilled in PowerPoint or equivalent like Canva, Notion etc. Experience writing whitepapers, tech landscape reports, and strategic briefs Familiarity with frameworks like PESTLE, SWOT, Gartner Hype Cycle etc., Technical Strong grasp of Generative AI fundamentals (LLMs, RAG, Embeddings, RLHF, Agents) Knowledge of supporting technologies (Digital Humans, Blockchain, XR) Familiarity with platforms like Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, Google Vertex AI, LangChain Working knowledge of Python or APIs is a plus Understand enterpriselevel tech adoption and business drivers Translate research into business impact and innovation opportunities Awareness of compliance, ethics, and governance in AI Nomura Leadership Behaviours: Leadership Behaviours 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 Influence Inspire Commit 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 We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. *Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.
