New Business Risk Manager

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking an Associate/Vice President to manage risk and support various committees. Ideal candidates should possess solutions-driven skills, effective communication, and an understanding of financial products. Proficiency in Alteryx, Power BI, and Python is desirable. Responsibilities include managing the Transaction Committee Approval Process, reviewing submissions, and enhancing risk management practices. Competitive compensation is expected, including potential bonuses and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to garner support across varied individuals and functions.
• Must summarize issues and solutions effectively.
• Quick learner with financial products knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage Transaction Committee Approval Process.
• Review and challenge Transaction Submissions.
• Support NBG Lead in enhancing Transaction Frameworks.
• Manage policy and procedure enhancements.
• Report and present in Risk Management forums.
• Own Business relationships.
• Participate in IT Development, UAT, and release.
• Investigate breaches and document findings.
• Support Senior Risk Management Committees.

Skills

Solutions-driven

Excellent communication skills

Strong team player

Understanding of financial products

Proficiency in Alteryx

Proficiency in Power BI

Proficiency in Python

Job description

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Corporate Title: Associate/Vice President

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000 and $170,000/year

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com .

Department Overview:

Nomura's Risk department plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our business. We strive to protect the firm's assets, reputation, and financial stability by implementing robust risk management practices. Join our team and contribute to our proactive approach in managing risks, allowing us to make informed decisions and thrive in an ever-changing market environment.

Role Description:

• Management of Transaction Committee Approval Process
• Review and challenge of Transaction Submissions
• Support NBG Lead in challenging, enhancing and globalisation of Transaction Frameworks
• Policy and Procedure management, enhancement and globalisation
• Reporting and presenting to Risk Management forums
• Ownership of Business relationships
• Participating in IT Development, UAT and release
• Breach Investigation and write up
• Support the operation of Senior Risk Management Committees

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Solutions-driven: Able to garner support across a broad and varied group of individuals in various functions and at all levels of the organization, capable of understanding diverse and complex issues and identifying and proactively driving resolution
• Excellent communication skills both written/verbal must. Able to understand and summarise issues and solutions at a high level, ability to interact with the most senior individuals Globally, both in the business and the control functions
• Strong team player and quick learner.
• Understanding of financial products
• Proficiency in Alteryx, Power BI, Python desirable.

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 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".