Job Title:  FIN_Business Finance & Control_VP

Nomura Overview:

Nomura Services, India is a core center of excellence powering the group's global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in shaping, strengthening, and accelerating Nomura'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 well-recognized 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 2021.

Department Overview

Business Finance & Control (BFC) includes Product Control, IPV, and Structured Deal Review. BFC works closely with the Wholesale division supporting the business and responsible for the production and independent validation of profit & loss and balance sheet. BFC provides management with valuable insight into the Wholesale trading performance and key financial information

BFC services it’s key stakeholders on business, regulatory and firm wide initiatives by providing constructive challenge, implementation support and by developing meaningful data analytics

India BFC’s vision is to create a digitally equipped workforce to deliver Process Excellence & Optimization by enhancing the Operating Model to turn Nomura Services India Finance into a “Knowledge Centre”

The candidate will act as the lead for EMEA Equities Product Control team ~6 FTE.

What We Offer:

 We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.

• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction & Leadership: Drive strategic planning and execution for the team, ensuring alignment with global functional and firm-wide objectives. and establishing appropriate operating models and management structure to support stakeholder in regions.
• P&L Management: Manage and oversee daily P&L Production and analysis activities across all EMEA Equity Derivatives trading desk. Ensure accurate mark-to-market on a daily basis and lead month-end, quarter-end close processes for all trading desk. Perform daily validation and review of Trading and Attributed P&L (Greek P&L Explains) to ensure accurate reporting. Understand the businesses supported including the strategy, products and inherent risks. Understand the risk, reporting systems and contribute to enhancing control environment. Other P&L tasks and requests as required. Contribute to BFC PC projects, process enhancements, testing’s etc.      

• Governance & Control: Provide senior oversight, ensuring adherence to global policies and standards, regulatory compliance, and implementation of effective controls to mitigate operational, reputational, and financial risks
• Organizational Development: Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning, career development, and employee engagement. Drive collaboration between India and EMEA Equity Derivative teams while managing organizational transformation and growth initiatives
• Global Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as senior PC representative and primary liaison with EMEA BFC Lead.  

• Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Drive operational excellence and deliver efficiency through process reengineering, cost optimization, and technology adoption while maintaining service quality standards

Requirements

• Education: Graduate degree in accounting, economics, mathematics, or related quantitative field. Advanced professional qualifications (CFA, CPA, CIMA, ACA) or MBA/Master's degree strongly preferred
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in Product Control, with demonstrated expertise in Equities Asset Class
• Leadership Excellence: Proven track record and demonstrated success in managing diverse teams, driving organizational change, and delivering strategic initiatives
• Executive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and engage with global senior stakeholders
• Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen with ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business recommendations and drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills with expertise in financial modeling and data visualization. Experience with advanced analytics tools (Python, R, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL) and familiarity with emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA) highly valued
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and critical thinking capabilities with proven ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations and drive resolution of enterprise-level challenges

Nomura Leadership Behaviours:

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.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).