OPS-SS / Cash Management

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

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. in Mumbai is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join the Cash Management team. You will monitor intraday cash positions, ensure funding across currencies, and validate projected balances using Axial infrastructure.

The role requires 3+ years of experience and an MBA/graduate degree, with strong Excel, Python or Power BI skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams. Hybrid opportunities may apply depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills to analyze cash flow patterns and perform variance analysis across currencies.
• Excellent attention to detail for monitoring positions and ensuring accurate funding.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP for cash forecasting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to clearly present cash positions to Treasury and stakeholders.
• Team player with organizational skills and ability to coordinate across global time zones.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time cash positions across all Nostro accounts throughout the trading day.
• Ensure all accounts are funded at close of business across currencies and time zones.
• Validate projected cash balances from Axial infrastructure and identify trades not yet reflected.
• Make predefined assumptions for same-day cash requirements and capture anticipated trade flows.
• Coordinate with Front Office on expected trade activity and advise Funding Desk on cash needs.
• Reconcile positions between banking systems and internal records, ensuring data accuracy in Axial and treasury systems.
• Prepare daily liquidity reports showing available cash, projected requirements, and variances.
• Maintain communication with Global Markets, Investment Banking, Treasury Operations, and Funding Desk.
• Support back-office processes and possess basic knowledge of payment systems like SWIFT and wires.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Shift work willingness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

MBA / Graduate

Tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

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Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Merchant 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, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace

whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.

Divisional Overview:

The Operations division provides the support and control infrastructure that enables the Firm to develop and deliver financial products throughout the world. Working with the Sales, Trading and Information Technology Divisions, Operations professionals are responsible for the management and execution of transactions in a manner which maximizes profitability and minimizes risk. Our division is responsible for the management and execution of millions of securities transactions on a daily basis.

Our responsibilities include trade processing, confirmation, settlement, fails management, margin, asset servicing, risk management and various client services. In partnership with sales, trading, prime services, information technology and other teams from across the bank, we apply a continual focus on improving productivity and efficiency, while seeking new and innovative ways to support our clients' changing needs.

Business Unit Overview:

Cash Management is a global team responsible for maintaining intraday liquidity levels at Nomura's Nostro banks, providing transparency to Treasury on projected balances and ensuring accounts are funded sufficiently at close of business. The team monitors real-time cash positions across multiple currencies and legal entities, working closely with Front Office, Treasury Operations, and regional teams to manage daily funding requirements and optimize liquidity deployment.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title

Analyst

Functional Title

Analyst / Senior Analyst

Experience

3+ years

Qualification

MBA / Graduate

Requisition No.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Monitor real-time cash positions across all global Nostro bank accounts throughout the trading day and track intraday balance movements
• Ensure all accounts are sufficiently funded at close of business across all currencies and time zones
• Review and validate projected cash balances from Axial infrastructure and identify trades not yet reflected due to real-time booking delays
• Make pre-defined assumptions for T0 (same-day) cash requirements and capture anticipated trade flows before formal system booking
• Monitor new, cancelled, and amended trades impacting cash positions and coordinate with Front Office teams on expected trade activity
• Advise the Funding Desk on business unit cash requirements, variances, and execute intercompany funding transfers
• Monitor available liquidity across currencies and legal entities, track buffer usage, and ensure compliance with internal limits
• Prepare daily liquidity reports showing available cash, projected requirements, and variance analysis between projected and actual positions
• Maintain strong communication links with Global Markets, Investment Banking, Treasury Operations, and Funding Desk; participate in daily funding calls
• Reconcile positions between banking systems and internal records, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy in Axial and treasury systems

Mandatory

• Strong numerical and analytical skills: Ability to analyze cash flow patterns and perform variance analysis across multiple currencies
• Excellent attention to detail: Critical for monitoring positions, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring accurate funding
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills: Proficient in formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP for cash forecasting and reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: Clearly communicate cash positions and issues to Treasury and stakeholders
• Team player with organizational skills: Collaborate effectively across global teams and coordinate across time zones
• Strong customer service orientation: Responsive approach to meeting internal client expectations and prioritizing workload
• Ability to handle pressure and high volume: Remain focused during peak periods and market volatility
• Willingness to work in shifts: Flexible hours to provide coverage across global time zones
• Experience in back office or operations: Previous exposure to treasury, settlements, or payments in financial services
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills: Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical skills: Basic knowledge of Python or Power BI
• Understanding of payment systems: Familiarity with SWIFT, wire transfers, or banking operations