Global Risk & Governance Leader

Nomura; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an Executive Director to lead Risk & Governance. The role focuses on establishing global governance committees, developing asset management risk frameworks, and driving risk education across US and EU teams.

You will guide strategic initiatives, support change management, and mentor a geographically dispersed staff to strengthen risk culture and governance across the organization. The role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional governance and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in risk management and governance within asset management
• Deep understanding of global asset management risk frameworks and regulatory environment
• Proven track record implementing governance structures in complex organizations
• Ability to develop and contribute thought leadership in risk insights
• Strong leadership and people management with geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer global governance committees across NAM International promoting proactive governance and oversight and aligning approval policies and practices
• Develop and maintain asset management risk frameworks and procedures and ensure alignment with risk standards
• Lead risk education and awareness programs and promote business engagement and ownership of risk management
• Provide guidance on strategic initiatives, product design, change management, and business integration efforts
• Support team initiatives to improve ways of working, operating optimization and drive innovative practices
• Oversee regional risk support and collaborate with second and third line teams on governance and framework reviews
• Design and implement risk culture initiatives
• Supervise and mentor staff across US and EU locations

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance / risk / related field

MBA or master's in risk / compliance

Job description

Nomura is seeking an Executive Director to lead Risk & Governance. The role focuses on establishing global governance committees, developing asset management risk frameworks, and driving risk education across US and EU teams.

You will guide strategic initiatives, support change management, and mentor a geographically dispersed staff to strengthen risk culture and governance across the organization. The role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional governance and a competitive compensation