Job Title: OPS-RC / Reg Reporting

Job Code: 8038

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: Operations

Description:

Job Description for Operations – Regulatory Reporting

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset

Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Divisional Overview:

The Operations division provides the support and control infrastructure that enables the Firm to develop and deliver financial products throughout the world. Working with the Sales, Trading and Information Technology Divisions, Operations professionals are responsible for the management and execution of transactions in a manner which maximizes profitability and minimizes risk. Our division is responsible for the management and execution of millions of securities transactions on a daily basis. Our responsibilities include trade processing, confirmation, settlement, fails management, margin, asset servicing, risk management, reference data management and various other client services. In partnership with sales, trading, prime services, information technology and other teams from across the bank, we apply a continual focus on improving productivity and efficiency, while seeking new and innovative ways to support our clients' changing needs.

Business Unit Overview:

Far reaching regulations like Dodd-Frank Act, European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), MiFID 2 and Basel III which have emerged post credit crisis have made it mandatory for financial institutions to report trade related information on a near real time basis. The mandated trade repositories and transaction reporting are very important and will significantly affect the way the OTC derivatives market will operate in the future. These reforms are designed to improve transparency, mitigate systemic risk and protect against market abuse.

Trade Repository Reporting is a global regulatory reporting requirement for Nomura. Operations for Global Trade Repository Reporting are being built out at Powai as a separate division within Operations Control.

The Global Trade Repository (GTR) is DTCC’s cross-asset strategic solution for repository reporting – Credit,

Equities, Rates, FX and Commodities

Current EDRR and IRRR are deemed as tactical solutions, GTR as the strategic reporting mechanism

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Position Specifications:

Corporate Title	Associate
Functional Title	AVP / Manager
Experience	8-12 years
Qualification	Desired – MBA. Essential – B.Com \ BMS Graduate
Requisition No.

Role & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of reporting and exception monitoring, one point contact for escalations.
Understanding of Middle office / Settlements and Trade life cycle processes for the products covered
Good understanding of IT infrastructure and Front office / Middle Office systems
Manage system and IT implementation for functional area
Extensive communication and liaising with the internal departments, Middle Offices and external counterparties
Resolution of escalated issues and quick turnaround of urgent breaks and queries
Participation for implementing process / firm wide initiatives and identify process improvements. Drive efficiency opportunities in the daily workflow

Key Skills

Knowledge of assigned product/functional area and thorough understanding of the entire operations function
Detailed operational and technical knowledge of a range of products, processes & systems
Excellent communication skills – Verbal and Written
Time management and prioritization skills with the ability to handle high volumes
Extremely good attention to details
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Good comprehension and assimilation skills
Ability to deliver under tight and stressful situations
An effective team player with excellent communication and people management skills
Conceptual and analytical thinking - ability to resolve complex problems and issues
Controls and risk management mindset

Key Accountabilities

Direction and development of their supervisors, and the overseeing of performance management for the group.
Participation in Recruitment, Performance Management, Environmental projects.  Ability to initiate & implement controls and manage risk.
Ability to influence strategy.
Proactively maintaining effective working relationships with clients.
Anticipating delays in business situations and reallocates resources to meet deadline.  Providing clear direction and leadership. Provide mentoring.
Initiate & Chair meetings.
Demonstrate an understanding of firm financials/personal expense.
Commitment to values and goals of firm must be demonstrated