Job Title:  Fixed Income Settlement Specialist - IMPACT L3 Team

Job Title:  Fixed Income Settlement Specialist – IMPACT L3 Team

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Information Technology

Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000/year * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview:

The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced Fixed Income Settlement professional to join our IMPACT L3 team. This critical role requires deep technical knowledge of Fixed Income Settlement platforms and the ability to maintain operational excellence in a complex, high-stakes environment.

• Platform Support & Management: Provide expert-level support for the IMPACT Fixed Income Settlement platform, ensuring seamless daily operations and resolving complex technical and operational issues
• Upgrade Management: Lead and execute IMPACT system upgrades, including planning, testing, implementation, and post-upgrade validation
• Production Support: Manage and resolve production issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to settlement operations and maintaining SLA compliance
• UAT Coordination: Oversee User Acceptance Testing cycles, coordinating with business users, managing test scenarios, and ensuring comprehensive validation of system changes
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage expectations across multiple stakeholder groups, including trading desks, operations teams, technology partners, and senior management
• Reporting & Analytics: Utilize Cognos platform for reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards to support business decision-making
• Business Continuity: Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Fixed Income Settlement, maintaining critical operational knowledge within the organization

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Experience

• 15-20 years of hands-on experience supporting Fixed Income Settlement platforms, with specific expertise in the IMPACT Settlement System
• Proven track record of managing IMPACT system upgrades from planning through implementation
• Demonstrated experience with Cognos platform for reporting and analytics
• Strong background in UAT management and production support in a financial services environment

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of Fixed Income products including government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and derivatives
• Expert knowledge of settlement workflows, reconciliation processes, and exception management
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex settlement issues and implementing solutions
• Experience with system integration points between settlement platforms and upstream/downstream systems

Soft Skills

• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities with proven success managing expectations across business and technology teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* 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 in the U.S., 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer