Equities Product Controller- Associate

Job Description

Job title: Equities Product Controller Corporate Title: Associate Department: Global Middle Office/ Finance Location: London Company overviewNomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three businessdivisions: Retail, Asset 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 furtherinformation about Nomura, visit www.nomura.comDepartment overview:The Equities Product Control team is part of the wider Global Middle Office team that plays an important role within Finance. It includes the legacy Product Control, Valuations, Collateral Management and Risk & Operations Middle Office functions.The Product Control (PC) team is an independent control function that ensures the integrity of Nomuras financial statements. This is through the preparation and independent verification of daily and monthly P&Ls. In addition PC review trade booking andvaluation flows, perform balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation.Global Middle Office work closely with the Wholesale division supporting the business and their trading activities. They also work closely with Risk, Operations, IT, Legal and Compliance as well as other functions within the Finance division. GMO providemanagement with valuable insight into the Wholesale trading performance and key financial information. The team reports locally in to the EMEA Deputy CFO and globally into the Global Head of Middle Office.Nomura operates a mature offshore PL production model meaning the onshore role is focussed on liaison with the business, working closely with the middle office trade validation team and value add advisory work. The role of the onshore team spans businessadvisory, performance analysis, balance sheet substantiation and valuation controls. The candidate will need to maintain close working relationships with the trading desk and develop a deep understanding of the business trading strategies to evaluate deskperformance and provide insight to the firms senior management on business performance, challenges and opportunities.The successful candidate will work within a fast paced team and provide a high quality control service for the Front Office. This involves accurate and timely execution of embedded procedures, awareness of operational risk, swift escalation, and using initiativeto run small projects to optimise processes and system infrastructure.Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Product Control experience with a solid understanding of equity products.
• Proactive in investigating and resolving issues.
• Confident in challenging existing practices.
• Have the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proactive and enthusiastic in managing and developing their own career.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to deal with a wide ranging audience from offshore colleagues to senior Global Markets management.

• Experience in forming part of a wider team and helping to deliver strategic goals.

• Execution of processes accurately under time pressure and manage expectations with stakeholders intra-day.
• Ensure the highest possible levels of accuracy with regards to maintaining procedure documents.
• Strong control mind set and self-identify Operational Risk and ensure these are escalated and documented internally, tracking any mitigating actions via the internal frameworks to closure.
• Work across departments and regions to co-ordinate and deliver process and system enhancements.
• Ability to face off with key business stakeholders.
• Accounting qualification and/or numerate degree preferable.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Digital skill base preferable.

Nomura competenciesEntrepreneurial leadership

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself

Teamwork

• Strong interpersonal skills, the role will required building relationships and operating effectively both in your own team and across the wider group.

Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilise it for improved results
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments

Influence

• Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others.
• Serve as a role model and provide guidance to junior employees.

Integrity

• Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly.

Right to WorkThe 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 requirea Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified roleDiversity & Inclusion 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 discriminateon 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.If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.