Business/Data Analyst - Finance IT

Nomura; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Discretionary awards

Medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Nomura in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Data Analyst / Business Analyst to support the End of Day Consistency project. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into clear specifications and user stories for the delivery team.

You will analyze data flows, reconcile discrepancies, and perform quality checks across multiple source systems to support governance, risk, and operational reporting needs, with emphasis on accuracy and clarity in communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst, business analyst, or similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets.
• Experience with a scripting/analytics language such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and GL reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements for the End of Day Consistency initiative, translating functional needs into clear specifications and user stories for the delivery team.
• Analyze data flows, reconcile discrepancies, and perform quality checks across source systems to support consistency and accuracy objectives, identifying gaps and recommending remediation steps.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple internal and external systems to support business, risk, and operational reporting needs
• Document data definitions, lineage, and methodologies to support governance, auditability, and knowledge transfer
• Present analysis and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise manner, adapting technical detail to the audience
• Support UAT and post-implementation activities by designing test scenarios, tracking issues to resolution, and producing status reporting and documentation for stakeholders and project governance.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Tableau/Power BI

Accounting/GL

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Financial services

Job description

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

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview:

The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analyst / Business Analyst — End of Day Consistency Project (Mongoose)

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to gather, document, and validate requirements for the End of Day Consistency initiative, translating functional needs into clear specifications and user stories for the delivery team.
• Analyze data flows, reconcile discrepancies, and perform quality checks across source systems to support consistency and accuracy objectives, identifying gaps and recommending remediation steps.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple internal and external systems to support business, risk, and operational reporting needs
• Document data definitions, lineage, and methodologies to support governance, auditability, and knowledge transfer
• Present analysis and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise manner, adapting technical detail to the audience
• Support UAT and post-implementation activities by designing test scenarios, tracking issues to resolution, and producing status reporting and documentation for stakeholders and project governance.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a data analyst, business analyst, or similar analytical role (adjust years based on seniority of the position)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets
• Working knowledge of a scripting/analytics language such as Python or R
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and GL reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of data accuracy and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior exposure to financial services, markets data, or regulatory reporting is a plus
• 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, and discretionary awards 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".