Business Analyst (ETF Focused)

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

A leading financial services institution is looking for a Business Analyst focused on their ETF platform. The successful candidate will work closely with business and technology teams to capture requirements, streamline processes, and perform rigorous analysis to support data transitions. The role demands strong analytical skills, effective communication, and at least 3–5 years of relevant experience in system migrations or similar projects. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 annually and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience with system migrations or similar transformation projects.
• Proficiency in documentation and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Analyze and document current and future-state business processes.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to users.

Skills

Business analysis methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Excel

ServiceNow

Job description

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Job Title: Business Analyst (ETF Focused)

Job Code: 13017

Country: US

City: Philadelphia

Skill Category: Asset Management

Corporate Title

Associate

Department

Investments (Front Office) Technology

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $100,000 and $120,000/year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company Overview

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.

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Division Overview: NAM International

The international business brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi‑asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura’s century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients’ capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever‑changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long‑term investment goals.

Role Description

Nomura is a Top 10 ETF issuer globally and a leading financial services institution with a rich heritage spanning over 100 years. As we accelerate our US market expansion, we’re building a world‑class ETF platform that combines deep investment expertise with innovative product solutions. Our commitment to excellence and client‑focused innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner to institutional investors, financial advisors, and asset allocators worldwide.

We are seeking a talented Business Analyst to join our dynamic and growing ETF team during an exciting period of strategic expansion. This role offers the opportunity to ensure requirements are accurately captured, processes are streamlined, and deliverables are aligned with business objectives in one of asset management’s fastest‑evolving segments. You’ll work alongside cross‑functional teams to help deliver meaningful solutions that meet the evolving needs of our internal stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Function as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, ensuring requirements are accurately captured, processes are streamlined, and deliverables are aligned with business objectives
• Facilitate communication, drive efficiency, and help mitigate risks throughout the migration and transformation process
• Analyze and document current‑state and future‑state business, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Convert business objectives and requirements into clear, actionable specifications for technology teams, ensuring mutual understanding
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and sign‑off of migrated applications and processes, ensuring solutions align with business goals
• Assess and communicate the impact of technology changes on business operations, processes, and roles
• Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and provide ongoing support to business users during and after migration
• Work with business and technical teams to map source and target data structures, ensuring data integrity during migration and define and execute business‑level data validation processes post‑migration, collaborating with technology teams to resolve discrepancies
• Proactively identify business risks related to migration, integration, and process changes and implement necessary mitigation strategy
• Gather and analyze feedback from business users to identify areas for process improvement and optimization and document lessons learned and best practices for future migrations and technology transitions

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field
• 3–5+ years’ experience with system migrations, data transitions, or similar transformation projects with demonstratable leadership responsibilities
• Advanced knowledge of and substantiated work within business analysis methodologies (Agile) and industry best practices
• Proficiency in documentation tools (Confluence, DrawIO for process mapping), data analysis tools (Excel, SQL basics, Aladdin or specific platforms we are targeting), and project management tools (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Investment Management/Asset Management industry is a plus; knowledge of the ETF space is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven stakeholder management experience across multiple business units
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, changing environments

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job‑related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign‑on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer