Regional Head of Cross product team for Wholesale Data and Operations Technology

 

Job Title:                Regional Head of Cross product team for Wholesale Data and Operations Technology

Corporate Level:   Executice Director

Location:                London 

 

Company 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

 

 

Department overview

 

Wholesale Data Services and Operations Technology supports two major function with Nomura;

 

• It provides foundational architectural solutions for market and reference data that powers Nomura’s business. This team is an integral part of Nomura that is responsible for developing and maintaining systems that manage acquisition and distribution of data for the entire organization including front office, middle office, back office, risk, finance and various AI based analytics systems.
• It is responsible for supporting trade settlement and transaction processing technology platform. This team provides day-to-day support for the middle office, operations and regulatory users, and manages vendor and in-house applications. WO IT also owns the applications that provide trade settlement data services to other technology teams from Operations, Finance, Risk, Regulatory and Compliance.

 

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required
 

Essential
 

Strategic Leadership:

 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy for trade processing and / or settlements systems within the wholesale banking division.
• Align technology initiatives with overall business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities for technological advancement and process improvement.

 

Project / Program Management:

 

• Experience of managing / leading large size projects / Programs spanning across multiple teams / applications.
• Well versed with SDLC Life cycle and Jira related processes. 

 

Team Management:

 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of professionals specializing in trade processing and / or settlements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and capacity planning for the department.

 

Operational Excellence:

 

• Implement best practices in Functional architecture and operational processes.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual interventions and improve straight-through processing rates.
   

Risk Management and Compliance:

 

• Implement robust controls and monitoring systems to mitigate operational risks in trade processing and / or settlements.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscape and ensure systems are adaptable to changing requirements.
   

Stakeholder Management:

 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, regulators, technology vendors, and industry partners.
• Represent the technology function in executive-level meetings and industry forums.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

 

Innovation and Digital Transformation:

 

• Lead digital transformation initiatives within the trade processing and settlements domain.
• Explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.

Desirable

 

• Knowledge / Experience of any Programming language.
• Knowledge of complex Products like OTC Derivatives, Structured Products etc.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

 

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

 

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

 

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.