Executive Director - AeJ Finance COO - Finance

Nomura Singapore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced AEJ Finance COO. This role requires strategic leadership to drive finance strategies and manage change initiatives in a complex global environment. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in technical finance, including a senior role in transformation projects. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to navigate the finance function and influence stakeholders effectively. This position offers the chance to shape the future of finance operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical finance roles, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Experience in COO role in the financial industry.
• Skills in navigating complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Drive finance strategy with the CFO.
• Manage transformation programs and change initiatives.
• Oversee control framework and operational risk management.

Skills

Technical finance roles

Large-scale transformation project leadership

Financial systems and technologies

Communication and interpersonal skills

Executive presentation and storytelling

Analytical and problem-solving skills

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

1. Define and Dive Transformation program for Finance
2. Organisational Redesign, Operating Model Optimization
3. Automation / Digitization of data and reporting
4. Outsourcing Strategy
5. AI implementation in finance

Change Management and Project Oversight

1. Regional strategic legal entity optimization project
2. Manage finance book of work and oversee project portfolios
3. Track progress, establish accountability and timelines for initiatives
4. Coordinate efforts within finance and across other functions (Risk, Operations, Business, Technology)

Process Improvement and Re-engineering

1. Collaborating with functional leads to review and challenge existing processes
2. Ensure efficiency and control in all finance processes
3. Partner with technology teams for automation initiatives

Finance Control and Oversight

1. Oversee the control framework for the entire finance function operational risk, RCSAs, and internal audit issue follow‑ups
2. control heatmaps and escalation processes
3. documentation of processes and controls
4. Proactively assess and stress‑test the control environment
5. Oversee and coordinate new business approval processes
6. Business Continuity Management

Cross‑functional Collaboration

1. Navigate complexities and manage conflicts within the finance department
2. Act as a decisive referee in case of stalemate

Executive Communication and Reporting

1. Assist CFO in preparing presentations and finance updates monthly communications to the broader finance team
2. To senior regional management and headquarters and board meetings

Process Improvement and Re‑engineering

1. Collaborate with functional leads to review and challenge existing processes
2. Ensure efficiency and control in all finance processes
3. Oversee process documentation efforts
4. Partner with technology teams for automation initiatives

Budget Management & Cost Optimization

1. Planning Budgeting (resources & projects); Cost management; Headcount management
2. Identify & implement cost save opportunities

People Management and Development

1. Serve as the main point of contact for HR Business Partners
2. Conduct talent mapping in collaboration with the Finance Management Team
3. 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 in 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 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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.