Repo Operations Vice President

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus (may)

Stock awards

Medical benefits

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a Vice President in Settlements/Repo Operations in New York to lead funding desks, manage position and pricing, and optimize settlement processes across multiple entities.

The role requires 7+ years in repo operations, 3+ years of management, and strong communication skills, with experience in fixed income products and related systems. The department focuses on efficient operations, risk controls, and client service within a global financial services firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Repo Operations at a broker dealer is required.
• 3+ years management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with fixed income products a must
• Self-motivated, customer focused, innovative and analytical
• Ability to prioritize workflow and handle high pressure situations
• Knowledge of APEX(Martini), IMPACT(BR), Loanet, BONY BDC, DTCC, FICC (RTTM/GCF & DVP) is preferred
• ECN Products: Broker Tec or Trade Web, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support multiple funding desks across fixed income products.
• Manage position, pricing and funding across entities.
• Assist with trade processing and inter-life functions (reprices, re-rates, rolls, substitution, trade reconciliation).
• Provide input in developing new trading strategies and operational flows.
• Support repo, tri-party, sec lending, buy-sell backs, structured repo settlements via Fed, DTC, Euro-Clear and Local markets.
• Cultivate relationships with the business to maximize funding potential, compliance and communication.
• Identify and implement improvements within existing operational and technical processes.
• Resolve issues and minimize client impact.
• Assist with upgrades of existing services.
• Participate in updating and maintaining procedure documentation

Skills

Repo Operations

Team Leadership

Fixed Income

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Settlements/ Repo Operations Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Operations

Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160K and $180K/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

Aon’s Benefit Index®, Nomura’s benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors

Department Overview

Nomura's Operations department supports the company's business activities through efficient operational processes. The team collaborates with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop effective operational strategies, providing guidance on process design, implementation, and management to align operations with business objectives. Nomura's Operations team specializes in trade processing, settlement, custody, and asset servicing, known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record and commitment to innovation and global reach, Nomura's Operations department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description

• Please note this role starts at 7AM
• Support multiple funding desks consisting of over 10 traders across multiple fixed income security products while playing a daily role in position management, pricing and funding across multiple entities in the most efficient, compliant and cost-effective manner.
• Assist various funding desks in trade processing and inter-life functions such as reprices, re-rates, rolls, substitution, trade reconciliation
• Provide input in developing new trading strategies and operational flows
• Support a multitude of finance types such as repo, tri-party, sec lending, buy-sell backs, structured repo settling via Fed, DTC, Euro-Clear and Local markets
• Cultivate relationships with the business to maximize funding potential, compliance and communication.
• Assist with identifying and implementing areas for improvement within existing operational and technical processes.
• Resolve issues and minimize client impact.
• Perform activities related to upgrades of existing services
• Participate in updating and maintaining procedure documentation

Skills, Experience, Qualifications And Knowledge Required

• 7+ years of experience in Repo Operations at a broker dealer is required
• 3+ years management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with fixed income products a must
• Self-motivated, customer focused, innovative and analytical
• Ability to prioritize workflow and handle high pressure situations
• Knowledge of APEX(Martini), IMPACT(BR), Loanet, BONY BDC, DTCC, FICC (RTTM/GCF & DVP) is preferred
• ECN Products: Broker Tec or Trade Web, is preferred

Nomura Leadership behaviors

• 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer