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Swap Dealer Compliance (Associate) (London, London, GB, EC4R 3AB) @ Nomura Holdings, inc.

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<h3 style="margin:0.0cm;text-indent:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Job title: Swap Dealer Compliance </span></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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Corporate Title: Associate </span></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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Department: Compliance</span></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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Location: London </span></h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 42.55pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Company overview</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East &amp; 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"><span style="color:#0070c0">www.nomura.com</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Department Overview </u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Nomura Europe Holdings plc (“NEHS”) Compliance Department works with all departments across the firm assisting with the development and maintenance of a strong compliance culture and to support the embedment of appropriate behaviours. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Nomura International Plc (“NIP”) Swap Dealer Compliance Team resides within the wider NEHS Compliance department reporting directly to the NEHS Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The team assists the CCO fulfil their duties under the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) Swap Dealer (“SD”) and Security Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Security Based Swap Dealer (“SBSD”) regimes and advise and assist NIP generally on the maintenance of an effective SD and SBSD compliance and governance program. This team works closely with Compliance colleagues supporting Investment Banking, Global Markets and Corporate functions. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Overview:</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role within the Swap Dealer Compliance team provides comprehensive exposure to regulatory examinations, monitoring and testing, business advisory, and horizon scanning activities. The position focuses on critical administrative support including management information reporting and regulatory filing preparation, offering a strong foundation for developing expertise in Swap Dealer Compliance fundamentals.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>Key objectives critical to success:</u></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:14.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support 2nd line of defence SD/SBSD Compliance monitoring and testing per the annual Compliance testing plan.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:14.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support and assist team maintenance of NIP’s SD and SBSD compliance and governance framework. This includes the following:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Provide Compliance support, advice, and guidance with respect to Title VII of the Dodd Frank Act.</span></li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure that rules and regulations applicable to NIP as a CFTC &amp; SEC registrant and NFA member remain considered and overseen from a 2nd line of defence point of view. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support interactions with SEC, CFTC and NFA;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support maintenance of the SD/SBSD governance framework for the CCO;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Provide Compliance support and guidance for the supervisory regime in place for the corporate functions</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Track and advise on US OTC derivatives regulatory change - possible involvement in new reg change implementation;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Maintain SD/SBSD Compliance policies and procedures;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support the design and delivery of US regulatory training for staff;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Support US registration obligations;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Oversee and provide advice on US regulatory reporting and filing requirements; </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Respond to US regulatory inquiries and examinations;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:windowtext">Track identified issues of non-compliance and produce appropriate management information;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with the compilation and filing of the NIP SD/SBSD annual reports and various other Compliance managed filings.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:</u></span></p> <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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A practical understanding of CFTC &amp; SEC Swap Dealer/Security Based Swap Dealer Regulations as well as FCA/PRA/MiFID rules and relevant European legislation where substituted Compliance is taken. Knowledge and awareness of Title VII of the Dodd Frank Act.</span></li> </ul> <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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with or experience undertaking 2nd line testing and monitoring and/or 3rd line of defence audit testing - ideally in SD and SBSD rules and requirements;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Compliance </span>and/or regulatory experience or equivalent ideally with focus on Dodd Frank SD/SBSD regulations</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of 3LOD model and the role of Compliance within that model</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Resilient team player who can interact well with individuals within the Compliance team and others in different business divisions of various seniority</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A curious, check and challenge and continuous improvement mentality and outlook</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate advice/guidance in a clear and concise manner</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently without need for close direction</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Well-developed analytical skills and ability to distil large quantities of complex information into high level briefings and impact analysis</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Methodical with strong attention to detail</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work well under pressure and move between tasks quickly</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to project manage, in particular relating to regulatory enquiries, examinations, or change matters</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge and understanding of Global Markets businesses desirable</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work well under pressure</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organisational skills and ability to collaborate with various functional teams simultaneously</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong prioritisation and time management skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Genuine interest in the Financial Services industry</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 54.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Nomura competencies</u></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Explore Insights &amp; Vision</span></strong></span></p> <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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Making Strategic Decisions</span></strong></span></p> <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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</span></strong></span></p> <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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="line-height:107%">Elevate Organizational Capability</span></strong></span></p> <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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Inclusion </strong></span></p> <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"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</span><br><br></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Right to Work</u></strong><br>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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Diversity &amp; Inclusion </u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:center;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:black;background-color:white">Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p>

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