Operational Risk SME to take ownership of key policies and supporting documentation – Perm (VP level) recruitment

Overview:

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent independent investment bank with worldwide reach. Backed by a strong balance sheet, we offer unrivalled asset raising abilities and have a proven record of delivering value for our clients.

We offer a broad range of innovative services tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients. In many cases our pioneering spirit creates new and differentiated solutions, but always with the reassurance that this is underpinned by a global intelligence network, knowledge and depth of experience in the financial markets.

Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong and New York, we have offices in over 30 countries and employ more than 25,000 people worldwide. In October 2008 we acquired the Lehman Brothers franchise in Asia as well as its equities and investment banking businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Our combined businesses make us a leader in global investment banking.

Role:

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:

• Developing the operational risk strategy and governance framework

• Establishing a set of operational risk products and services to support the business areas’ management of operational risk

• Developing the tools and templates to allow the effective collection, review and use of operational risk information

• Through a team of Relationship Partners and Senior Risk Managers, effectively working with Operational Risk Co-ordinators across the business to embed an operational risk culture throughout the organisation

To support delivery of these priorities, the Operational Risk Regulatory Analyst role will involve:

• Being the subject matter expert for all operational risk regulatory requirement

• Taking ownership of delivery of key policies and supporting documentation

• Developing specific aspects of the operational risk framework as required

General tasks:

• Support the EMEA Head of Operational Risk in the performance of their duties

• Develop a close working relationship with other members of the Operational Risk Department

• Consider how the Operational Risk Framework can be improved and continuously evolve

• Lead and participate in various new initiatives

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide specific feedback upon all new regulatory papers and consider the impact upon the bank

• Undertake policy updates and ensure fit for purpose

• Participate within the Operational Risk ICAAP process

• Support and lead aspects of the operational risk framework development, implementation and issues

• Challenge the reporting produced by the Senior Risk Managers

Develop and disseminate communications and training to the business to raise awareness of operational risk

Candidates for the position should have:

• Excellent knowledge of applicable regulatory policies

• Understanding of the role of operational risk management

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of key business priorities

• A proactive approach to operational risk management

• Experience and understanding of the components of an operational risk management framework and their inter relationships

Relevant investment and / or operational risk professional qualifications are an advantage but not essential.

Right to Work
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Role:

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:

• Developing the operational risk strategy and governance framework

• Establishing a set of operational risk products and services to support the business areas’ management of operational risk

• Developing the tools and templates to allow the effective collection, review and use of operational risk information

• Through a team of Relationship Partners and Senior Risk Managers, effectively working with Operational Risk Co-ordinators across the business to embed an operational risk culture throughout the organisation

To support delivery of these priorities, the Operational Risk Regulatory Analyst role will involve:

• Being the subject matter expert for all operational risk regulatory requirement

• Taking ownership of delivery of key policies and supporting documentation

• Developing specific aspects of the operational risk framework as required

General tasks:

• Support the EMEA Head of Operational Risk in the performance of their duties

• Develop a close working relationship with other members of the Operational Risk Department

• Consider how the Operational Risk Framework can be improved and continuously evolve

• Lead and participate in various new initiatives

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide specific feedback upon all new regulatory papers and consider the impact upon the bank

• Undertake policy updates and ensure fit for purpose

• Participate within the Operational Risk ICAAP process

• Support and lead aspects of the operational risk framework development, implementation and issues

• Challenge the reporting produced by the Senior Risk Managers

Develop and disseminate communications and training to the business to raise awareness of operational riskOverview:

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent independent investment bank with worldwide reach. Backed by a strong balance sheet, we offer unrivalled asset raising abilities and have a proven record of delivering value for our clients.

We offer a broad range of innovative services tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients. In many cases our pioneering spirit creates new and differentiated solutions, but always with the reassurance that this is underpinned by a global intelligence network, knowledge and depth of experience in the financial markets.

Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong and New York, we have offices in over 30 countries and employ more than 25,000 people worldwide. In October 2008 we acquired the Lehman Brothers franchise in Asia as well as its equities and investment banking businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Our combined businesses make us a leader in global investment banking.