Job Title:  Lead Risk & Control Analyst

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). The business divisions are supported by Corporate Functions, including Group Chief Information Office (GCIO).  Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions, and considered thought leadership. We operate in approximately 30 countries and regions with a diverse workforce of about 26000 people. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com. 

Department overview

The GCIO function oversees group-wide technology, operations, and our data office. Our purpose is to support Nomura’s business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide services based on common operating principles. We are aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate enterprise-wide functions for risk management, governance and controls, supply chain and infrastructure.

The Chief Controls Office (CCO) is a key function within GCIO and our purpose is aligned to the GCIO Strengthen & Protect strategic pillar. We are a global team focused on strengthening our non-financial risk management framework enabling the business to accelerate strategic delivery, whilst enhancing our ability to dynamically manage risks and evidence that we are operating in control.

CCO function is on a multi-year global transformation journey which starts with building the right foundations especially the right skills and capabilities within our global team.

Role description

Nomura in Powai is looking for a Risk and Controls Analyst. This role will be responsible for implementing the GCIO risk management framework and tool(s). The incumbent will work with Nomura vendors and support the delivery of Service Now – Integrated Risk Management (SNOW – IRM) within GCIO.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Risk and Controls Analyst looking for career development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Risk Management Frameworks, especially in implementation of Risk Management tool(s), preferably SNOW – IRM.  

Key responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of GCIO risk management framework.
• Work with vendor(s) to manage the design and deployment of SNOW – IRM.
• Collaborate with CCO transformation leads, and ensure relevant inputs are fed into the implementation program.
• Support the Transformation Lead to maintain oversight over implementation program and ensure that the program delivers approved CCO requirements within agreed timelines.
• Support and participate in user testing of SNOW – IRM as and when required.
• Become an SME in SNOW – IRM and organize training sessions to facilitate end user adoption of the tool.
• Support the development of metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of implemented tool(s) and continuously monitor performance for further enhancements.

Skills & Experience Required

• 8-10 years’ experience in Risk management, preferably within financial services
• Prior experience in implementing a Risk Management tool, preferably SNOW - IRM
• Strong understanding of industry standards like NIST and ITIL
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to controls assurance, relevant to GCIO risks – such as Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS), and/ or Data Management
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment and managing stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with cyber security, resilience and related domains preferred.
• Prior experience with Service Now Integrated Risk Management (SNOW - IRM) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology (IT), Business Administration etc
• Risk management certification (e.g., CRISC) preferred.

Nomura Competencies – Associate

Trusted Partner

• Understand clients’ needs and issues and respond with high- quality proposals.
• Acquire capabilities to perform one’s responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

Entrepreneurial leadership

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself.

Teamwork - Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results.
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments.

Teamwork - Influence

• Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others.
• Serve as role model and provide guidance to junior employees.

Integrity

• Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly.

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

Right to Work

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer