About this role
<p><strong>Company overview</strong></p> <p>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></p><h3 style="margin:0.0in;text-indent:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Job title: <span style="font-weight:normal">Middle Office Associate</span></h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0in;text-indent:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Corporate Title: <span style="font-weight:normal">Associate</span></h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 42.55pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-42.55pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Department: <span style="font-weight:normal">Operations</span></h3> <h3 style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 42.55pt;line-height:normal;text-indent:-42.55pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Location:<span style="font-weight:normal"> Hong Kong </span></h3> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Licensed Role:</strong> No</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk180566278"></a><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Department Overview</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Nomura's Operations department ensures efficient operational processes to support the company's business activities. Collaborating with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders, the team develops effective operational strategies and provides guidance on process design, implementation, and management to align operations with business objectives. Specializing in trade processing, settlement, custody, and asset servicing, Nomura's Operations team is renowned for delivering exceptional client service. With a strong record, commitment to innovation, and global reach, the department is poised to drive growth and success in the financial industry.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;background-color:white">Role Description:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We are seeking an Associate to join our Middle Office team, focusing on cash equities operations. This role offers the opportunity to work at the interaction with the key senior business and corporate stakeholders. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-decoration:underline">Key responsibilities include: </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Daily cash equities processes for Australia market support local and overseas client.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Manage trade lifecycle events to support the desk for trade amendments, allocation, confirmation and settlements </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Lead reconciliation process between Front office system and external counterparties</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate with desk to resolve operational issues and optimize workflow efficiency</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal trade controls</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Supervise and develop junior members while fostering a culture of excellence</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Interface with clients, brokers and custodians to resolve any issues</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Monitor and report on key operational metrics and risk exposures</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;text-decoration:underline">Requirements </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in finance/ economics/ Maths/ Accounting or Business-related subject</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Min 5 years of relevant working experience in middle office, preferable in cash equities</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong understanding of the Asia equities market</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in major trading platforms and settlement systems</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong leadership to drive improvement and efficiency. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficient in Excel, SQL or other tech tools will be useful.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p><strong>Nomura Competencies</strong></p> <p><strong>Explore Insights & Vision</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Making Strategic Decisions</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Elevate Organizational Capability</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Inclusion</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li>Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</li> </ul><div id="tor__fintJobDescFooter_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__fintJobDescFooter_content"> <p><strong>Diversity Statement</strong></p> <p>Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: <strong>This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><em>Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p> </div> </div> <p> </p>