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:

The Risk Business Analysis (RBA) unit consists of business analysts allocated to global Risk investment spend projects across Credit Risk and Market Risk Change initiatives. The team works on requirements gathering, testing and documentation for regulatory compliance and transformational risk management initiatives. They analyse complex risk data flows, computation logic, and business processes to develop robust solutions aligned with the target state risk management capabilities. They execute projects in adherence with the Nomura governance standards delivering well defined business outcomes.

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 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in the Risk Management domain, particularly Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Working as a business analyst in Credit Risk Change projects who could collaborate 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.)
• Preparing process flow and operating model documents by collaborating regularly with the project business stakeholders, IT and other counterparts to lay out the data flow and the BAU operating model documents, including the RACI matrix.
• 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.
• This doesn’t require deep technical python skills or EEPE calculation skills but does require someone who has supporting complex credit processes and operating model design and enhancements. This work cannot be easily done by a junior and so we need someone with strong experience as a BA who has supported technical and strategic CCR projects.

Requirements:

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).