Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Job Code: 10725

Country: IN

City: Mumbai

Skill Category: IT\Technology

Description:

Job Title: Vice President - Global Settlement Systems (Gloss Platform)

Location: Winchester, Mumbai

Department: WDOT - Cross Products Solutions

Level: Vice President

Job Type: Full Time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President level Business Analyst with extensive leadership experience in global settlement systems, specifically with deep expertise in the Gloss platform. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in settlement systems, with substantial exposure to Gloss, showcasing a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving transformational changes across global operations.

Key Responsibility:

Executive Stakeholder Management:

Partner with Managing Directors and C-suite executives to shape settlement strategy
Lead high-impact initiatives affecting global settlement operations
Drive strategic decision-making processes across multiple business lines
Influence key stakeholders across regions and business units

Technical Leadership:

Serve as the ultimate authority on Gloss platform capabilities and strategic direction
Architect enterprise-level settlement solutions
Guide global teams on complex settlement workflows and system integrations
Lead technical strategy discussions with senior technology stakeholders

Business Transformation:

Spearhead major transformation initiatives in settlement operations
Drive efficiency improvements through system optimization
Lead change management across global teams
Identify and implement strategic process improvements

Program Governance:

Oversee multiple concurrent strategic projects
Manage substantial program budgets and conflicting priorities
Direct cross-functional teams across regions
Ensure alignment with global business objectives

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 10+ years of extensive experience in capital markets with focus on settlement systems
Substantial hands-on experience with Gloss platform (minimum 7+ years)
Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives
Master's degree preferred (MBA, Finance, or related field)
Demonstrated experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships
Executive presence and superior communication skills

Technical Skills:

Expert knowledge of Gloss system architecture and functionality
Proficiency in SQL and data analysis
Experience with SWIFT messaging and settlement instructions
Understanding of T+1/T+2 settlement cycles
Familiarity with testing tools (JIRA, etc.)

Additional Expertise:

Experience in corporate actions processing
Knowledge of global market regulations and compliance requirements
Understanding of clearing house operations
Exposure to other settlement platforms (Calypso, Murex, or Broadridge)
Experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Experience with complex system migrations to SaaS models.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who can:

Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
Drive strategic initiatives from conception to completion
Provide thought leadership in settlement system optimization
Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving capabilities
Lead and influence cross-functional teams effectively
Manage conflicting deliveries while ensuring clear and regular reporting to stakeholders.

This is a senior position requiring both depth of technical knowledge and breadth of business understanding. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering settlement solutions that drive operational excellence.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours:

Leadership Behaviours	Description	Element
Exploring Insights & Vision	Comprehensively analyse the nature of the problems we face and set our focus toward the future vision	Gather Intelligence Create a vision Identify an issue
Making Strategic Decisions	Analyse options and feasibility to resolve issues, in making judgments and recommendations	Identify countermeasures Assess feasibility Make a judgment
Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People	Promotes the vision and goals to others in such a way that inspires commitment and independent contributions	Influence Inspire Commit
Elevating Organizational Capacity	Maximize organizational productivity through leadership development and engagement	Have an ownership in own development Support other‘s growth Encourage organizational growth
Inclusion	Respect diverse perspectives and promote psychological safety and the creation of a risk culture	Foster psychological safety Encourage the active participation of all talent Foster a risk culture

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.