Settlements Operations Specialist Vice President

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Operations

Location: New York, NY

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145K and $160K/year*

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

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Department Overview:

Role description:

Global Wholesale operations supports Global Markets trading activity across multiple asset classes including Fixed Income, Equities, Futures & options across securities & derivative products. The function of New Issues is to work closely and support the businesses that bring new securities to the market. The team will partner with other corporate functions to ensure the new issue settles on value date as well as ensuring asset servicing of the security occurs as needed.

Key contribution areas critical to success:

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and a sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Understanding impact of processes/procedures carried out on daily basis and its relation to the business and risk
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• 6+ years of experience in Settlements Operations role within Financial Services
• Strong knowledge of DTCC Settlements is a plus. Additionally, Broadridge BPS, Impact, Gloss HV or similar is helpful.
• Familiarity with Written Supervisory Procedures (WSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Detailed Functional Lists (DLF) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, or related degree
• Motivated, diligent learner that is able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly in Excel and ability to quickly learn internal & industry applications
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment both in office and in remote scenarios
• Series 99 preferred or ability to obtain shortly after joining
• base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer