Settlements Operations Specialist Vice President

Nomura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in New York is seeking an Operations Settlements Vice President to lead and optimize settlement workflows across global wholesale activities. You will partner with trading desks, risk, and control functions to ensure timely, accurate trade settlements and asset servicing.

The role requires 6+ years in settlements, strong DTCC knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. A Bachelor's in finance or economics and Series 99 are preferred or to be obtained after joining.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Settlements Operations within Financial Services.
• DTCC settlements knowledge is a plus; Broadridge BPS, Impact, Gloss HV helpful.
• Familiarity with WSP, SOP and DLF is required.

Responsibilities

• Support settlement processes for Global Wholesale operations and New Issues, ensuring on-value-date settlements.
• Collaborate with trading desks, risk, and control functions to optimize workflows.
• Communicate effectively, prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accuracy in trade settlements and asset servicing.

Skills

Settlements operations

DTCC settlements knowledge

WSP/SOP/DLF familiarity

Series 99 preferred

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

Tools

MS Excel

Broadridge BPS

Job description

Job Title: Operations Settlements 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 $145K and $160K/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

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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

Global Wholesale operations supports Global Markets trading activity across multiple asset classes including Fixed Income, Equities, Futures & options across securities & derivative products. The function of New Issues is to work closely and support the businesses that bring new securities to the market. The team will partner with other corporate functions to ensure the new issue settles on value date as well as ensuring asset servicing of the security occurs as needed.

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and a sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Understanding impact of processes/procedures carried out on daily basis and its relation to the business and risk
• Ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing

Skills, Experience, Qualifications And Knowledge Required

• 6+ years of experience in Settlements Operations role within Financial Services
• Strong knowledge of DTCC Settlements is a plus. Additionally, Broadridge BPS, Impact, Gloss HV or similar is helpful.
• Familiarity with Written Supervisory Procedures (WSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Detailed Functional Lists (DLF) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, or related degree
• Motivated, diligent learner that can work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly in Excel and ability to quickly learn internal & industry applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment both in office and in remote scenarios
• Series 99 preferred or ability to obtain shortly after joining

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