Global Markets Controls Office (GMCO) – Analyst

Nomura; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing services

Inclusive workplace policies

Holistic wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Nomura Services India in Mumbai is seeking an Analyst/Associate for the Global Markets Controls Office (GMCO) to strengthen supervisory capabilities and risk controls. The role collaborates with Front Office and regional teams to enhance governance and data-driven decision making.

Candidates should have 1–7 years of relevant experience and an MBA or CA preferred, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Python, and SQL.

Qualifications

• MBA or CA preferred. Prior educational background in Finance would be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of risk, controls, and supervisory frameworks is desirable.
• Experience with data and analytics to support governance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve the GM Supervision Framework and tools (dashboards, MI and reporting and key governance).
• Coordinate with regional teams to implement key aspects of the Supervision Framework and provide data for KRIs.
• Drive standardization of framework practices across regions and support policy reviews.

Skills

Python

SQL programming

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or CA preferred

Tools

Dashboards

MI reporting

Job description

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network 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:

Nomura Global Markets division, based in Mumbai, the front-office team delivers pricing, modelling and risk management expertise to the Global Markets business. Founded as a centre of excellence, the group leads the way in price discovery and portfolio optimization techniques and is integral to the business’ aggressive revenue targets. The team is playing an integral role in structuring, pricing, risk management and new idea generation.

Business Overview:

Global Markets (GM) Powai team is an extension of regional Global Markets (Front Office) teams supporting Equities, Securitized Products, Rates, FX, and Credit. The division in Powai provides support for a range of activities like research, quantitative modelling, sales and trading support, pricing and balancing, product development and strategy. Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business

The Business Management / Functional Support team in Powai is a key Business Unit within the GM division. It houses a number of extended teams for various regional functions acting as enablers for the Front Office teams such as AEJ, EMEA & US GM Business Management, Client Account Management and Strategy (CAMS), Global Markets Controls Office (GMCO) and Senior Relationship Management (SRM).

This particular role is within the Global Markets Controls Office (GMCO) team. The GMCO team is a global team responsible for creating and maintaining the Front Office Supervision framework for Global Markets and being the key operational risk and control function for the Global Markets business. GMCO operates in 4 Regions (EMEA, Asia ex-Japan, Japan and US).

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:

Corporate Title: Analyst / Associate

Functional Title: Analyst / Associate

Experience: 1-7 years of relevant experience

Qualification: MBA or CA preferred. Prior educational background in Finance would be an

added advantage

Role & Responsibilities:

The GMCO Powai team serves as a strategic hub, working in close partnership with Regional GMCO teams to strengthen global supervisory capabilities and drive control excellence.

The 3 core pillars of the role are summarised as:

Supervision Framework:

• Manage and evolve the GM Supervision Framework and tools (dashboards, MI and reporting and key governance)
• Support regional teams with implementation of key aspects of Supervision Framework
• Coordinate with relevant functions across the organisation to provide required tools and data for Key Risk Indicators (KRI).
• Drive standardization of framework practices across regions
• Support the review of GM Policies and Procedures

Non-Financial Risk Identification and Escalation:

• Investigation of operational risk and conduct events as required
• Monitor and analyse control failures and conduct breaches
• Maintenance of the GM Key Supervisory Controls (KSC)
• Maintain the conduct risk breach log in line with regional requirements
• Execute User Acceptance Testing for new systems and processes
• Engage in non-financial risk projects to remediate or mitigate control issues

Mind Set:

• Basic understanding of non-financial risk and controls and Supervision domain
• Conceptual understanding of Investment Banking and Financial market products (Equities, Fixed Income and FX)
• Organised approach to work with attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with ability to operate effectively at all levels across Global Markets and Wholesale division, and adapt to work with diverse stakeholder groups across multiple regions
• Ability to prioritize high volumes of deliverables and ability to work under pressure
• Basic project management skills (project definition, planning, risk and issue identification, milestone tracking and summary reporting)
• Build and maintain a network with all relevant stakeholders across Global Markets and Corporate functions
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, PowerPoint skills)
• Python and SQL programming

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).