Executive Director - AeJ Finance COO - Finance

NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced AEJ Finance COO. This role involves partnering with the CFO to drive finance strategy and manage transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong finance background, exceptional leadership skills, and experience in large-scale projects. Responsibilities include overseeing financial control, promoting process improvements, and optimizing budgets. Apply now for a pivotal role in shaping finance operations and driving strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in technical finance roles.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership position, similar to COO in the financial industry.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive finance strategy and manage change initiatives.
• Oversee finance transformation program.
• Manage budget and cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Technical finance experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AI and automation tools

Financial systems

Job description

Department overview:

Nomura's Finance department oversees the company's financial operations and provides strategic guidance for business decision-making. Collaborating with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders, the team develops effective financial strategies, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, to align financial operations with business objectives. Specializing in financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and capital management, Nomura's Finance team is known for delivering exceptional service. With a proven track record, commitment to innovation, and global reach, the department is poised to drive growth and success in the financial industry.

Role description:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic AEJ Finance COO. This pivotal role will work closely with the CFO to drive finance strategy, manage change initiatives, and strengthen control & oversight and operational excellence across the finance function. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in finance, exceptional leadership and influencing skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. This challenging role offers the opportunity to play a crucial part in shaping the future of finance operations and driving strategic initiatives.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance transformation and have the skills to influence a high‑performing team in a complex, global environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

Responsibilities:

• Finance Strategy and Transformation:
  Define and Dive Transformation program for Finance
  Organisational Redesign, Operating Model Optimization
  Automation / Digitization of data and reporting
  Outsourcing Strategy
  AI implementation in finance
• Change Management and Project Oversight:
  Regional strategic legal entity optimization project
  Manage finance book of work and oversee project portfolios
  Track progress, establish accountability and timelines for initiatives
  Coordinate efforts within finance and across other functions (Risk, Operations, Business, Technology)
• Process Improvement and Re‑engineering:
  Collaborating with functional leads to review and challenge existing processes
  Ensure efficiency and control in all finance processes
  Partner with technology teams for automation initiatives
  Oversee process documentation efforts
• Finance Control and Oversight:
  Oversee the control framework for the entire finance function operational risk, RCSAs, and internal audit issue follow‑ups
  control heatmaps and escalation processes
  documentation of processes and controls
  Proactively assess and stress‑test the control environment
  Oversee and coordinate new business approval processes
  Business Continuity Management
• Cross‑functional Collaboration:
  Navigate complexities and manage conflicts within the finance department
  Act as a decisive referee in case of stalemate
• Executive Communication and Reporting:
  Assist CFO in preparing presentations and finance updates for monthly communications to the broader finance team
  To senior regional management, headquarters and board meetings
• Budget Management & Cost Optimization:
  Planning Budgeting (resources & projects); Cost management; Headcount management
  Identify & implement cost‑save opportunities
• People Management and Development:
  Serve as the main point of contact for HR Business Partners
  Conduct talent mapping in collaboration with the Finance Management Team
  Drive people engagement and communication strategy

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in technical finance roles (Product / Financial Control, Treasury etc.), with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position including a similar COO role in the financial industry
• Experience leading large‑scale transformation projects relating to operating model redesign, outsourcing, process re‑engineering and digitization / automation
• Experience with financial systems and technologies, including AI and automation tools
• Leadership skills with ability to influence and collaborate across corporate support and business stakeholders at all levels
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to influence the broader finance organization
• Excellent executive presentation, storytelling, analytical and problem‑solving skills

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less‑favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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