Job Title:  Vice President, Product Strategy

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Wealth          

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000 and $200,000/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company 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.

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Division Overview: NAM International

The international business brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura’s century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients’ capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever-changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long-term investment goals.

Role Description

Nomura is a Top 10 ETF issuer globally and a leading financial services institution with a rich heritage spanning over 100 years. As we accelerate our US market expansion, we're building a world-class ETF platform that combines deep investment expertise with innovative product solutions. Our commitment to excellence and client-focused innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner to institutional investors, financial advisors, and asset allocators worldwide.

We are seeking a talented Vice President, Product Strategy to support our product innovation and development efforts across a wide range of investment vehicles during an exciting period of strategic expansion. You'll work alongside leadership and cross-functional teams to help identify market opportunities, differentiated investment strategies, and solutions that meet the evolving needs of our diverse client base.

In this role, you will:

• Support research and product development efforts for innovative investment strategies and product structures across multiple investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, interval funds, SMAs, CITs, and institutional separate accounts and others
• Research and evaluate new product opportunities across equity, fixed income, alternatives, digital asset, and multi-asset strategies
• Conduct analysis across the asset management industry, tracking product innovation, market trends, and positioning strategies
• Create presentations, strategic reports, and analytical materials for leadership and external audiences
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis using Bloomberg, Simfund, Morningstar, Excel, and other analytical tools

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred
• 6+ years’ financial services experience with significant focus on product management, product strategy, or investment strategy development
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives
• Understanding of investment product structures, mechanics, and regulatory requirements across multiple vehicles
• Strategic mindset with strong investment, analytical, and quantitative aptitude
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative work style with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization proficiency
• Expert-level knowledge of Bloomberg, Morningstar, Simfund, and similar analytical platforms
• Experience with derivatives, alternative investments, and structured products
• Experience in product development across multiple investment vehicles
• Series 7 and Series 63 (or acquisition within 90 days of hire)

Nomura Competencies

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, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles 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