RSK-New Business Group

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.

Position Specifications:

Corporate Title

Associate

Functional Title

Associate

Experience

3 – 6 years

Qualification

Graduate or Postgraduate / MBA

Requisition No.

10456

The New Business team is the gatekeeper of new combination of risks to Nomura. The team is responsible to ensure the implementation of new products and new transactions are reviewed in a multi-disciplinary manner and only worthwhile initiatives are considered for allocation of Nomura’s capital and resources. New Business team also gives focus to new activities which have a bearing on the reputation of the Nomura franchise.

Role description:

The New Business Group Risk Associate will be required to manage review and approval process on fast moving and complex transactions and ensure that processes are conducted consistent with committee Terms of references.

Additionally, as required, the individual will be required to support other critical tasks for the New Business Team including new products approvals, managing Senior Risk Committees and Global reporting.  

Other duties include:

• Managing transactions approval process, often under pressure and within tight deadlines, ensuring approvals are correctly documented and records kept.
• Direct the transaction approval processes to ensure that transactions are reviewed by the appropriate committee through the effective use of the transaction threshold guidelines.
• Work with the senior stakeholders to highlight and summarize potential issues such as reputational risk concern and ESG concerns.
• Prepare meeting minutes, monitor trade conditions, and manage escalations for transactions.
• Coordinate with global colleagues on cross border transactions and new product enquires.
• Support various reporting requirements for monthly management meetings, system testing requirements, training, audit requests, etc.
• Support NBG team to complete annual reviews of policy and procedures and support other critical adhoc activities as required.

Requirements:

• Should have a good understanding of the Risk domain and financial markets.
• Have prior experience in the Investment Banking industry and have good working knowledge on financial products such as bond, equities, loans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure, specifically in relation to requests with quick turnaround time (time sensitive requests).
• Ability to interact with Front office and various corporate functions to resolve and/or escalate key issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with senior level personnel.

Mind Set:

Mandatory

Desired

Domain

• Should understand investment banking and products such as Bond, Equity, Loans.
• Should have strong understanding of Risk management.
• Should be proactive in collaborating with multiple stakeholders including senior management.
• Should have strong attention to detail.  
• Should have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to run governance frameworks, enforce controls and communicate clearly across all levels of seniority.
• Ability to drive self learning, demonstrate initiative and be accountable for one’s delivery

• Prior experience in reviewing new business proposals, manging senior committees and taking minutes.

Technical

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We 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.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.