About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br>Job Title: </strong>Hybrid Project Manager / Analyst – Trading Wind Down (6-month contract)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Role Type: </strong>Contractor (6 months)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Corporate Level</strong>: VP equivalent</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Department</strong><strong>: </strong>International Change - Chief Transformation Office (CTO)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Location: </strong>London (Hybrid)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Company overview:</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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="https://www.nomura.com">www.nomura.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Department Overview:</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">International Change is a Cross functional, Cross Divisional and Cross Regional team who services transformation and change for all Nomura business units across the world. We are a fungible pool of people working within a team of professionals from different backgrounds, who are key drivers of firms’ priority projects and programs. We are keen on investing within our team’s constant upskilling and upgrading capabilities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Role Summary:</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Analyst to join our TWD (Trading Wind Down) programme, for an initial 6-month basis, concentrating on Regulatory Disposal work stream across global regions (BRM led). The ideal candidate will be assisting the Lead Project Manager and Business Analyst working closely with stakeholders to manage delivery of project milestones, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards within defined timelines and budget constraints. With delivery in its final stages and a March 2027 go-live, the candidate will also be required to support Business Analyst activities such as data analysis, testing, finalizing documentation for BAU transition. Candidate should be a fast learner and self-starter who can contribute effectively from the outset and is comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Role Responsibilities:</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work closely with the Front Office and Workstream PM to extract and clearly define requirements and processes in support of the Trading Wind Down programme</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals, and provide proactive support to the Project Manager/team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Track and monitor project activities, milestones, and business outcomes using RAG status; identify and flag potential risks ahead of time.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drive follow-ups across cross-functional teams, based on requirements and approaching deadlines, to maintain project momentum.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Generate and present regular status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, key risks, challenges, and proposed solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">May be asked to prepare and maintain Committee packs or other ad hoc project artefacts/documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintenance of Business Requirements Documents, co-ordinate and drive requirements refinements and or change requests.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Adopt a Business Analyst mindset to critically challenge inputs and assumptions from developers and other BAs, ensuring feasibility and alignment with business objectives.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrable working level project delivery experience with a preference to have exposure to Recovery and Resolution Planning and ideally Trading Wind Down.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven experience in Business Requirements Document & other project documentation generation, project coordination, stakeholder management, and supporting project managers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Self-starter with ability to work independently.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication, organization, prioritisation and documentation skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience preparing committee packs, UAT planning, and delivering regular progress reports to stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of Front Office products and processes would be beneficial.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Detailed knowledge in Microsoft Office products beneficial, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio.</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Nomura Leadership Behaviours</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Explore Insights & Vision: </strong>Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Making Strategic Decisions</strong>: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</strong>: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Elevate Organizational Capability</strong>: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Inclusion</strong>: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><u>Diversity & Inclusion</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em>Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></strong></span></p>