VP, Equities Strategy & Operations

Nomura; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in Philadelphia seeks a strategic Vice President, Business Manager to partner with leadership across equities. The role blends finance, strategy, and operations to drive performance, optimize team economics, and accelerate initiatives.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability reviews, while shaping business plans, evaluating opportunities, and delivering executive-ready insights to decision-makers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of investment management, asset management, or corporate strategy experience.
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and P&L management experience.
• Experience with fee analysis, pricing strategies, and revenue optimization.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for equities.
• Develop proforms and scenario analyses for new products and initiatives.
• Create and track KPIs; advise on resource allocation.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives spanning product launches and operations.
• Prepare data-driven presentations for senior management.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

P&L management

Fee analysis

Pricing strategies

Revenue optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Nomura in Philadelphia seeks a strategic Vice President, Business Manager to partner with leadership across equities. The role blends finance, strategy, and operations to drive performance, optimize team economics, and accelerate initiatives.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and profitability reviews, while shaping business plans, evaluating opportunities, and delivering executive-ready insights to decision-makers.