RSK-Central Risk

Nomura 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.

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Divisional Overview:

The Risk Management Division encompasses the firm's comprehensive risk framework responsible for determining and managing the overall risk appetite for the firm. The division is responsible for effectively managing the firm's risk-return profile, which ensures the efficient deployment of the firm's capital. It is one of the firm's core competencies and is independent of the trading areas and operational areas.

Business Overview:

Global Risk Head Quarters team works closely with the senior management of Nomura, preparing senior management committee packs, supporting central governance frameworks and assisting with other ad-hoc reports. The Global Risk HQ Reporting team liaises with other functions within Nomura, including Risk functions, Treasury & Finance, New Business, etc. across all the regions to provide a comprehensive picture of the risks Nomura faces. This role within the GRHQ team is focused on EUC Governance. The team is expected to ensure risk associated with EUCs being deployed as part of different processes is mitigated through sufficient governance measures. The role requires working with multiple risk stripes across all regions. The team is also expected to be proactive in bringing issues of importance to the notice of the senior management.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title

Associate

Functional Title

Associate/Senior Associate

Experience

6-8 years

Qualification

Graduate or Post-Graduate / MBA from a reputed institute

Role & Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the design and roll-out of the EUC governance framework across Risk Management division
• Acts as a point of contact to senior stakeholders and/or other team members for any EUC governance related matters
• Ensure the periodic attestation of the EUCs in the central repository is being carried out as required and escalate overdue instances where applicable
• Ensure additional EUC governance requirements applicable for Risk Division are being followed as expected using EUC reports based on inventory data as a tool.
• Respond to queries raised as part of the attestation process as well as on an ad-hoc basis by various teams related to the established EUC governance process 
• Plays a pivotal role in setting up and operating necessary periodic forums to govern and socialize the relevant statistics for the division
• To automate relevant metrics, KPIs/KRIs using Python or data visualization tools like Power BI etc.
• To maintain proper documentation of all the processes including any regulatory assignments and attestations
• Demonstrates technical acumen that enables the professional to advise on significant decisions related to adoption of tools/products
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned
• Can operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Help with other ad hoc GRHQ activities as the need arises

Mind Set:

Mandatory

Desired

Domain

• Should have an understanding of the Risk domain and financial markets.
• Should have analytical bend of mind
• Should be proactive in collaborating with multiple stakeholders including senior management.
• Should be strong in attention to details.
• Good spoken and written communication skills and flexibility / adaptability required.

• Prior experience in EUC governance.
• Any prior experience in the field of AI governance (not mandatory)

Technical

• Should have strong excel and presentation skills.

• Expert skills in python, Alteryx, Power BI will be an added advantage in addition to experience in using SQL skills to extract data from different sources.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. The firm and its affiliates prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.