JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: International Change - Project Manager

Corporate Title: VP

Department: Chief Transformation Office - International Change

Location: India

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.

Department overview:

The CTO function oversees group-wide transformation on strategically important, mission critical projects for the firm. We're aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate to global standards and governance across our programs. Our purpose is to support Nomura's business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide transformation based on common operating principles.

Role description:

The project manager will be aligned to strategic transformation programs within the CTO International Change Wholesale Front Office team, managing complex front-to-back change initiatives and digital transformation projects. The role is aligned to Nomura's Equities business and will work closely with business, functions and technology stakeholders to deliver complex front to back change.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project manage business and technology transformation programs

- Manage cross-functional project teams and stakeholder relationships

- Oversee project planning, execution, and risk management

- Establish governance frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance

- Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines

- Drive benefits realization and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience:

Business/Technical:

- Proven track record of delivering complex change projects within financial markets/trading environments

- Strong understanding of investment banking/markets products and operations

- Deep understanding of Equity Derivatives products including:

a. Listed and OTC options, futures, and swaps

b. Structured products and exotic derivatives

c. Delta-one products (including ETFs, swaps, and forwards)

- Knowledge of equity derivatives pricing models, Greeks, and risk management

- Experience with derivatives trading systems and platforms

- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid approaches)

- Proficiency in project management, data analysis and presentation tools

- Understanding of market conventions and industry standards for Equity Derivatives

- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements specific to derivatives markets (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank)

- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business solutions

Leadership:

- Proven ability to manage multiple global workstreams

- Strong vendor and stakeholder management

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

- Excellent communication and influencing skills

- Experience managing project budgets and benefits

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree (Business, Finance, Technology, or related)

- Professional certifications (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2)

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