Job Title:  Delta One Middle Office

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

Job Title: Delta One Middle Office
Corporate Title: Vice President
Department: Operations
Location: Hong Kong    

Department Overview:
Nomura's Operations department supports the company's business activities through efficient operational processes. The team collaborates with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop effective operational strategies, providing guidance on process design, implementation, and management to align operations with business objectives. Nomura's Operations team specializes in trade processing, settlement, custody, and asset servicing, known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record and commitment to innovation and global reach, Nomura's Operations department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Overview:
AEJ Delta One (D1) Middle Office works closely with the AEJ D1, Prime Finance & Principal Trading Desks providing support and maintaining controls in all post trade execution events. The candidate will act as the face-off between the trading desk and other departments as well as drive strategic change, identify and remediate control risks, perform end-to-end flow analysis/process re-engineering, partner with technology to manage system enhancements, and comply with audit and regulatory requirements.

Role Description:

• Lead the AEJ D1 MO team and develop comprehensive strategies for front to back trade flows, Risk management, and P&L optimization
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across Front Office and Global Middle Office, managing critical relationships and strategic initiatives
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships across Trading, Operations, Compliance, Audit, Risk, Technology and Finance
• Design and implement enhanced control frameworks for position and trade management within D1
• Provide strategic oversight and processing of complex trading activities involving structured products, ETF creation/redemption, and PNote issuance
• Develop and execute strategic plans for lifecycle event management
• Lead the development and enhancement of regulatory reporting frameworks across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. SEBI, FSS, SFC, MAS).
• Spearhead new business requirements and process transformation initiatives
• Design and implement automation strategies to enhance operational efficiency – with a focus on driving innovation through the use of technology.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to onshore and offshore teams, implementing/maintaining robust oversight mechanisms and KRI/KPI frameworks
• Define and execute the strategic control agenda, implementing preventive measures and enhancing risk management frameworks

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• 8+ years' experience in financial markets with significant exposure to trade support / desk assistant roles.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams, including previous management experience with responsibility for personnel development and career advancement.
• Strong experience in supporting a derivatives business and knowledge of equity products (e.g. Listed FnO, Stock/ETF, Swaps, OTC Options, Pnote, ELN, Fx products etc.)
• Knowledge of APAC markets. Understanding of regulatory, compliance, settlement and tax rules.
• Strong track record of successful project delivery and process transformation initiatives
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at senior levels. Strong oral and communication skills in English
• Strategic thinking capability with proven ability to identify and implement efficiency/control improvements
• Possesses strong analytical skills and an ability to quickly learn new products and systems; needs to be able to thrive in a constantly changing environment
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly with Excel. Competency with VBA/Python/AI is highly valued
• Degree in Finance, or related field preferred

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.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer