VP of Transformation & AI Enablement

Nomura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a Vice President, Transformation Specialist in Singapore to define and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across the firm, bridging strategic vision and operational execution. You will translate ambiguous objectives into structured, measurable outcomes while engaging senior stakeholders globally.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical rigor in financial modeling and AI-enabled change, plus exceptional leadership to influence without authority and drive

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Business Management or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in business transformation function with a focus on strategy, change delivery, and business analysis within investment banking or the wider financial services sector.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial modelling, scenario analysis, cost-benefit assessment, benefits sizing and confident interpretation of operational and workforce data.
• Experience in defining strategic initiatives, preparing compelling business cases with financials and converting ambiguous objectives into structured, executable workstreams.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 user skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with practical experience using Microsoft Copilot for administration, analysis, document creation and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience writing and progressing AI prompts and/or use cases that improve productivity or deliver measurable outcomes; knowledge of Anthropic or similar AI models would be advantageous.
• Track record of successful end-to-end project delivery, including planning, governance, risk and dependency management, senior reporting and benefits realisation.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the judgement and presence to engage, influence and challenge Business Managers and stakeholders at the working level (Vice President or Executive Director).
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams through influence and accountability in an individual-contributor role.
• Experience in one or more of location strategy and organisational design; target footprint and offshoring execution; AI transformation; or outsourcing and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Understanding of sourcing, outsourcing governance, service management third-party risk, operational resilience and applicable regulatory requirements within financial services is preferred.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, intellectual curiosity and the ability to work independently across multiple priorities with targeted direction.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with global stakeholders and maintain flexibility to manage stakeholder communications across Asia, the UK and the US.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into well-defined initiatives, problem statements, options and target outcomes.
• Develop rigorous business cases, including baseline analysis, financial models, benefits, costs, dependencies, implementation options and delivery risks.
• Scope workstreams, define deliverables and milestones, establish governance, and create practical mobilisation and execution plans.
• Apply strong numerical judgement to challenge assumptions, test scenarios and support evidence-based investment decisions.
• Own initiatives from definition through mobilisation and delivery, maintaining clear plans, decision points, dependencies, risks and outcomes.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through influence, setting direction and holding contributors accountable without relying on formal line-management authority.
• Create transparent reporting for senior governance forums and ensure agreed benefits are measurable, tracked and realised.
• Balance strategic ambition, execution feasibility, control requirements and sustainable organisational capability.
• Identify, articulate and prioritise practical AI prompts and use cases that improve productivity, decision-making and business outcomes within the role.
• Use Microsoft Copilot effectively for administration, analysis, document production and presentations; bring familiarity with the broader enterprise AI landscape.
• Build trusted relationships with Business Managers and senior stakeholders across functions and regions, coordinating global project teams across Asia, the UK and the US.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

AI usage

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nomura is seeking a Vice President, Transformation Specialist in Singapore to define and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across the firm, bridging strategic vision and operational execution. You will translate ambiguous objectives into structured, measurable outcomes while engaging senior stakeholders globally.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical rigor in financial modeling and AI-enabled change, plus exceptional leadership to influence without authority and drive