Gdo-Data Governance

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: Retail, 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.

Function / Department Overview

Chief Data Office is the Group Central Data and Analytics arm that works closely with the Group Businesses and Group Corporate functions to enable the execution of Nomura Group Strategy through Robust Data Standards & Governance, Actionable Performance Metrics & MIS, and High Impact Information and Analytics Products and Solution.

Job Purpose

The Internal Control function is responsible for defining a sustainable governance framework to ensure controls are 'fit for purpose', operating as designed and are adaptable. The team thus looks to facilitate in identification of the firm's risks and ensuring adequate controls are in place within CDO

As a Risk and Control Associate at Nomura, you will play a critical role in supporting CDO in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across. You will work closely with the management team to develop and implement and enforce robust risk management framework and drive various control initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks across CDO, including but not limited to:

• Evaluating the likelihood and impact of potential risks on the organization

• Developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks

• Create risk reports and forecasts to provide senior management with actionable insights into the CDO's risk profile

• Work with the ORM team to manage the Risks and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process and ensure that all risks are properly identified and assessed

• Analyze incidents and events to identify root causes and propose strategic actions to mitigate future risks

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on audit-related initiatives, including providing input on control frameworks and risk management practices

• Agree on and execute controls monitoring and testing.

• Participate in initiatives to enhance the control and governance framework, including developing new risk policies and procedures

• Ensure consistent understanding of relevant standards and guidelines, and provide updates to relevant forums and stakeholders as necessary

• Promote risk culture including preparing materials for training, awareness, case study sessions on themes relevant to the current control environment to ensure uniform appreciation of existing risks and controls

Qualification & Core Skills requirement

• Bachelor's degree in any field

• At least 3 years of experience in risk management, audit, or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and mitigate risks

• Comfortable with negotiating; possesses an ability to seek buy-ins from key stakeholders

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Fast learner who is comfortable with new technology, domain, products etc.

Diversity Statement

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.

DISCLAIMER: 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.