Product Control- Associate

Job Description

Job title: Treasury Product Control Corporate Title: Associate Department: Global Middle Office 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 Treasury Product Control function serves as a core finance control function, focusing on the management of the Funds Transfer Pricing process, as well as the analysis and monitoring of Unsecured Funding (UF) usage across the business. This role supportsthe Treasury Funding Desk, the Planning team, and the Business, by ensuring the accuracy of our UF reporting, providing related MI to senior management, and the reconciliation and analysis of Treasury PL.Role description: The Treasury PC associate candidate must exhibit a strong understanding of the Product Control function, preferably with treasury background though not essential. General responsibilities include:

• UF analysis and reporting, Treasury PL analysis, Flash to Actual analysis, Front to Back reconciliations, PL commentary, Balance Sheet Attestation, and verification of manual adjustments
• Understanding and analysis of Treasury Funding and FX transactions
• Close interaction with global treasury teams, Trading Desks, Treasury, Middle Office/Ops, IT, Market Risk, Financial Reporting, Regulatory and IPV teams
• FX risk management including FX risk hedging for both revenue and expenses items for EMEA region.

Daily Responsibilities include:

• Daily UF monitoring and projections, Treasury PL review and analysis
• Liaising with the Front Office to produce accurate UF projections and provide MI
• Understanding daily summary of funding charges, including day-over-day variance analysis
• Interaction with Trading, Operations, and Other Product Control Groups to resolve booking, valuation, and financial resource usage related issues
• Understanding drivers of UF movements across various businesses
• Providing daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly P&L
• Ensuring proper controls are in place as measured by KRI metrics

Monthly Responsibilities include:

• Closing of the firms books and records, including required manual journal entries and Balance Sheet substantiation
• Reconciliation of monthly Treasury P&L to General ledger

The ideal candidate will have:

• General Product Control experience, preferred with a focus on Treasury Products and asset classes but not essential
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, results oriented environment
• Experience with Operational functions
• Experience working across global teams and functions
• Team player, proactive, self-starter, who can be dynamic and detailed oriented
• Organized, capable of prioritizing work in order to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to digest information quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill with an ability to clearly articulate complex issues to management, corporate partners, Global Markets, and client base

Nomura competenciesTrusted Partner

• Understand clients needs and issues, and respond with high-quality proposals
• Acquire capabilities to perform ones responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

Entrepreneurial leadership

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

Teamwork Collaboration

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize 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 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.