Vice President, Investment Services

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is hiring a Vice President in Investment Services based in Philadelphia. This role includes acting as a strategic liaison in trading operations and leading new product implementations. Candidates should have 5-7 years of global project management experience within capital markets.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $175,000 and $200,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of global project management experience within capital markets operations.
• Proven track record implementing front office technology solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic liaison between trading operations and enterprise functions.
• Drive globalization and standardization of investment platform processes.
• Lead the planning, development and implementation of new products.

Skills

Global project management experience

Front office technology solutions

Aladdin investment and trading functionality

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Job description

Vice President, Investment Services

Job Code: 13947

Country: US

City: Philadelphia

Skill Category: Asset Management

Job Description:
Corporate Title: Vice President, Investment Services
Department: Equities

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $175,000 and $200,000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

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 .

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Division Overview: NAM International

The international business brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura’s century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients’ capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever-changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long-term investment goals.

Role Description

• Act as a strategic liaison between trading operations and enterprise functions, driving globalization and standardization of investment platform processes.
• Orchestrate cross-functional initiatives across Compliance, Investment Risk, Legal, Middle Office, Investment Operations, Operational Risk, and Technology to deliver seamless client outcomes and operational excellence.
• Drive investment platform transformation by establishing best practices and governance frameworks that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
• Lead the planning, development and implementation of new products with cross-asset impact. Define and analyze markets, develop detailed product features and requirements, and construct and execute implementation plans.
• Leverages qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques to identify optimization opportunities.
• Serve as subject matter expert for Aladdin platform operations, managing trading configuration changes, commission structures, CSA modifications, and system enhancements.
• Own change management lifecycle for Virtu platform including version upgrades, broker FIX connectivity implementations, and trading infrastructure evolution.
• Coordinate Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) exit activities, ensuring seamless migration of services and business continuity during platform transitions.
• Participate in and influence ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities.
• Coordination and participation in various trading related projected and other special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• 5-7+ years of global project management experience within capital markets operations
• Proven track record implementing front office technology solutions (OMS/EMS/trading tools)
• Deep expertise in Aladdin investment and trading functionality
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end trading workflows spanning front and middle office operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, cross-functional relationships

Nomura Competencies

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, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles 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