Job Title:  IFO-Infrastructure Others

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and 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 world-class 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 across four international regions.

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.

Division overview:

Chief Transformation Office (CTO) provides project management and business analysis support across Nomura’s wholesale banking functions. It is a cross regional and divisional transformation team delivering ‘initiatives’ related to new regulations, implementing new infrastructure, business expansion, product roll outs and introducing banking controls.

Role Overview:

As a Program Manager you are responsible for driving the connected Stakeholder agenda, bringing the best capabilities for improving stakeholder experience and building and maintaining senior Stakeholder relationships. We are looking for someone with strong work ethic to join a dynamic and fast growing division, and who will play a key role in delivering firm critical projects.

Role description:

• Lead stakeholder engagements and work streams related to the specific program or portfolio in conjunction with the CTO values and principles.
• Provide oversight of highly skilled project resources and project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle and help ensure timely execution of project deliverables.
• Apply well developed consulting skills and in-depth industry and functional knowledge in the execution of assignments.
• Analyse current end to end system / process flows and produce clear, concise documentation.
• Work collaboratively with technology teams to propose strategic system / process flows which are fully documented.
• Establish right framework, governance, and metrics to manage the programs effectively.
• Help lead project proposal development by leveraging existing relationships with C-level executives.
• Provide input into engagement decisions including work plan and timeline, project management, resource allocation and career development of staff members.
• Develop program strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, leadership alignment, organization transition, change readiness, capability transfer, and end-user training.
• Develop short and long-term goals, KPIs, and objectives, and develop and execute against operational plan.
• Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
• Be a mentor to the team and constantly evaluate opportunities of learning/upskilling and lead/coach the team to fulfil any gaps.

Key competencies required:

• Understand clients' needs and issues, provide solutions utilizing Nomura Group company's resources and earn the clients' trust
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge as an employee of Nomura and play a part in improving the company's service level and corporate value
• Take on new challenges for improvement and cultivate a corporate culture of challenge by driving change in business operations
• Ensure views are not biased, accept different opinions and perspectives, and collaborate with other members to create common values
• Provide appropriate guidance to others and act in a manner that places emphasis on the performance and growth of the organization
• Improve further the understanding and awareness of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions from a managerial position

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in consulting or handling change programs within investment banking, with focus on Asset-Backed Lending, Structured Finance, or Capital Markets
• Deep understanding of RWA optimization frameworks, Basel III/IV capital requirements, and regulatory capital management strategies
• Proven expertise in Asset-Backed Lending products including securitization structures, collateral management, and credit risk assessment
• Experience managing financial resource optimization initiatives including balance sheet optimization and capital allocation programs
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods (Agile and Waterfall); PMP or Prince2 certification preferred
• Experience in managing full E2E project delivery, Front Office to Back Office architecture overhaul projects which require coordination across multiple Corporate functions and Technology partners
• Sound understanding of standard financial products including Cash Equity, Bonds, Vanilla Derivatives, and Trade Life Cycle; CFA/FRM certification will be preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and C-level executives
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze complex business processes and quantify financial benefits
• Detailed knowledge of all Microsoft Office products; PowerBI proficiency will be preferred
• Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint for program documentation and tracking
• Flexibility and adaptability – effectively manages changing plans, domains, and priorities; remains open and flexible when faced with changing project constraints and timelines
• Ability to deal comfortably with ambiguity – stays on target to complete goals regardless of obstacles or adverse circumstances
• High attention to detail with strong standards for documentation, processes, and control environment
  
  

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).