<h3 style="margin:0.0cm;text-indent:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold">JOB DESCRIPTION</h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0cm;text-indent:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Job title: Operational Risk Manager – GM Product Manager </h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0cm;text-indent:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Corporate Title: Executive Director/ Vice President </h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 42.55pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-42.55pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Department: Operational Risk Management </h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 42.55pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-42.55pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold">Location: London </h3> 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 <a href="http://www.nomura.com">www.nomura.com</a> Department Overview The management of operational risk is a key business priority for Nomura and is vital to the successful delivery of the firm’s strategy. The EMEA operational risk team has responsibility for the development of operational risk management for the region, including: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 3.0pt 18.8667px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing the operational risk strategy and governance framework</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 3.0pt 18.8667px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establishing a set of operational risk products and services to support the business areas’ management of operational risk</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 3.0pt 18.8667px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing the tools and templates to allow the effective collection, review and use of operational risk information</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 3.0pt 18.8667px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Working with Risk & Control officers across the business to embed an operational risk culture throughout the organisation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 3.0pt 18.8667px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Operational Risk forms part of the Second Line of Defence within the Risk Department.</li> </ul> Overview: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The GM Product Manager – reporting to and supporting the Global Markets Lead – will be responsible for: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leading Operational Risk Management’s engagement with regional Trading Senior Management as well as Senior stakeholders supporting the business across Operations, Technology, Compliance and Risk Management; </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing guidance on risk and control matters, forming an independent and consolidated view of the business risk profile;</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partnering with front office and relevant 2LOD functions (including Financial Risk Management) to deliver on risk mitigation efforts.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Business specific coverage will depend on the relevant skills of the successful candidate, </li> </ul> Specific Responsibilities To support delivery of these priorities, the Operational Risk Manager role will involve: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing a close working relationship with key stakeholders across all departments and providing ongoing communication of key Operational Risk developments and requirements.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Taking ownership of and/or providing direct oversight of the delivery of key business reports (tailored / value add reporting tailored to suit audience)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing specific aspects of the operational risk framework as required</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing support and challenge to key business stakeholders in their development and maintenance of Operational Risk products; including: RCSAs, KRIs, events</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Using internal and external data sources to Identify key trends, issues and other insights requiring further investigation and following up with the 1st line stakeholders as appropriate.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Overseeing the delivery, where required, of Targeted Risk Assessments and Post Event Appraisals</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Observing and challenging Operational Risk Embeddedness in the 1st line (Performance and Operational Risk Awareness review)</li> </ul> Key objectives critical to success: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Primary ORM lead for the senior stakeholders in 1LoD</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Providing independent expert advice to the business areas on operational risk issues</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing, disseminating communications and training the business to raise awareness of operational risk</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Actively contributing to the global framework development</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Observing trends and analysing internal and external data to provide value-add observations and recommendations directly to senior management and/or for inclusion in Exec and Board reporting</li> </ul> Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required: Candidates for the position should have: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience, in the capacity of Front Office COO, 1LOD Risk and Control Role or trading background – either in 1st or 2nd line capacity – of Global Markets Trading Business, with demonstrable product (Macro, Credit or Equities) knowledge. Background in the capacity of Front Office COO, 1LOD Risk and Control Role or trading. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A good understanding of the front to back activities of a Global Markets Trading Business</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track record of building relationships and advising/challenging senior management on risk matters (financial or non-financial)</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in operational risk or related functions in financial services institutions</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have experience and understanding of the components of an operational risk management framework</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Display commercial awareness and an understanding of key business priorities</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Very strong communication and presentational skills</li> <li style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactive, self-starter who can work effectively as part of a global team</li> </ul> Nomura competencies Explore Insights & Vision <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</li> </ul> Making Strategic Decisions <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</li> </ul> Inspire Entrepreneurship in People <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</li> </ul> Elevate Organizational Capability <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. </li> </ul> Inclusion <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). </li> </ul> Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Operational Risk Manager - GM Product Manager (Executive Director/ Vice President) (London, London, GB, EC4R 3AB) @ Nomura Holdings, inc.

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