Job Title:  COO, Front Office Risk

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: COO of Front Office Risk

Corporate Title: Vice President/Executive Director    

Department: Front Office Risk

Location: New York

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between 

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

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Department overview:

• Business Management & Governance
• Act as a key liaison between Front Office Risk and senior leadership across trading, sales, and control functions.
• Support the COO in managing the operational structure, governance, and strategic agenda of the Front Office Risk team.
• Drive risk governance forums, including the preparation of materials for risk committees, senior management updates, and regulatory engagements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements by working closely with Compliance, Legal, and Audit teams.
• Oversee the implementation of policies, controls, and escalation frameworks to ensure adherence to Nomura’s risk appetite.
• Risk Oversight & Controls
• Support the monitoring and reporting of key risk metrics, stress testing results, and portfolio exposures to ensure timely risk identification and mitigation.
• Coordinate risk reviews, risk factor analysis, and scenario calibration in collaboration with Market Risk and Quantitative Risk teams.
• Enhance the firm’s stress testing and risk factor sensitivity analysis to provide actionable insights to trading desks.
• Manage risk escalation frameworks including limits, policies, and escalation processes and provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
• Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
• Identify and drive process automation and technology enhancements to improve risk data aggregation, reporting, and decision-making.
• Work closely with IT and Data teams to enhance risk systems, streamline workflows, and improve risk analytics capabilities.
• Optimize Front Office Risk operations by standardizing procedures and improving efficiency in reporting and governance processes.
• Strategic Initiatives & Change Management
• Lead and execute strategic projects that enhance the effectiveness of the Front Office Risk function, such as regulatory initiatives, stress testing enhancements, and collateral risk framework improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams across Nomura’s regions (US, EMEA, APAC, Japan) to align risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Manage cross-functional projects related to capital optimization, risk model enhancements, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Front Office and Risk Technology teams to implement next-generation risk management tools.
• Collaborate with the front office and risk management teams to identify areas for improvement in risk monitoring, reporting, and controls.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior risk managers, business analysts, and project managers within the COO function.
• Build strong relationships with Trading, Structuring, Prime Brokerage, and Treasury teams to align risk strategies with business objectives.
• Act as a representative for the Front Office Risk COO in key forums, meetings, and regulatory discussions.

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.