Job Title:  Risk Management

Nomura 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). 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.

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:

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile which ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas.

Business Unit Overview:

• Requirements gathering, testing and documentation for regulatory compliance and transformational risk management initiatives.
• Analyse complex risk data flows, calculation engines, and reporting processes to identify gaps and architect robust solutions aligned with enterprise risk appetite.
• Execute projects in adherence with the Nomura governance standards delivering well defined business outcomes.
• cross-functional collaboration between Risk, Technology, Operations, and Compliance teams while gathering business requirement & functional requirement.
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications for risk platforms, coordinate system integrations with stakeholders.
• Maintaining cutting-edge regulatory knowledge, conduct industry benchmarking, and drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and best practice implementation.

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.

Position Specifications:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in the Risk domain, particularly Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Working as a business analyst and project manager in Credit Risk Change projects in International Change and work with local and regional stakeholders to deliver on the project book of work.
• Independently manage medium to large projects through the lifecycle and prepare business analysis documents proficiently (business requirement documents, functional specifications, data matrix, workflow diagrams etc.)
• Run test management processes for medium to large scale projects (Test Strategy/Approach documentation, managing User Acceptance Testing, building test plans and test scenarios, building implementation plans.)
• Ability to plan the project delivery milestones (L0/L1 planning) and prepare project reports (weekly project update, monthly status update, highlighting risks, issues and their mitigation steps)
• Assist stakeholder businesses with their tactical/strategic solution requirements, services and/or program.
• Must be able to work with Technology, Risk Management, Risk Middle Office, and Front Office to identify and maximize opportunities that help in delivery of projects and to improve product, service and program business processes.
• Must have the ability to work with a team, learn and train people on various subjects, structure the project governance model and work together with regional counterparts to devise induction framework for all the resources entering the project.

Requirements: