Nomura Holdings, inc.
Head of EMEA Flow Products Middle Office (Vice President / Executive Director)
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Head of EMEA Flow Products Middle Office
Corporate Title: Vice President / Executive Director
Department: Operations
Location: London
Company Overview
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on principles of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For more information, visit www.nomura.com.
Department Overview
The EMEA Flow Products Middle Office team is part of EMEA GMO, within Nomura’s Global Operations team. EMEA GMO encompasses middle office teams responsible for controlling and supporting key Nomura products across flow and structured assets in all asset classes.
Global Operations collaborates in shared teams across Asia, EMEA, India, Japan, and the US, covering Client Services, Collateral Management, Middle Office, Shared Services, Regulatory Reporting, and Wealth Management.
Role Description
The Head of EMEA Flow Products Middle Office will report directly to the Head of EMEA GMO, overseeing:
- Flow Credit
- Flow Rates
- Portfolio Optimisation
- Equity
- FX & EM
- Treasury
- DCM & Cash
- Ensuring day-to-day operations for London-based teams and providing oversight for Mumbai-based trade support teams.
- Supporting governance and control for all cross-border EMEA activities, managed by regional GMO teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering operational efficiency and process improvements.
- Managing complex operational issues and escalating them effectively while ensuring adherence to controls and compliance.
- Leading and developing teams, fostering high performance, and meeting employee potential.
- Maintaining relationships across Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Legal functions.
- Contributing strategically to GMO management and cross-regional initiatives.
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Key Factors for Success
- Balancing operational control with business enablement
- Strong risk management and escalation handling
- Leading cultural change and operational transformation
- Reducing operational risk while improving efficiency
- Attracting, retaining, and developing top talent
- Upholding strong ethical standards (culture of Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Leadership & Management
- Ability to align middle office functions with business strategy and ensure strategic vision.
- Decision-making under pressure with sound judgment.
- Track record of building high-performing teams, developing talent, and fostering collaboration.
- Effective stakeholder management to build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change and transformation.
Technical Skills
- Deep product knowledge in fixed income and currency (government bonds, FX, derivatives, OTC instruments).
- Thorough understanding of financial market infrastructure and trade lifecycle (execution to settlement).
- Strong risk management expertise, control design, and compliance expertise.
- Understanding of digital tools for enhancing controls and improving straight-through processing.
Business Acumen
- Commercial awareness including business economics, risk, and P&L drivers.
- Regulatory knowledge (global landscape and compliance requirements).
- Up-to-date awareness of market trends and technological innovations.
- Experience with budget control and resource allocation.
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Experience
- 5+ years of management roles across multiple teams in financial services.
- Experience covering multiple asset classes, derivatives, and cash products.
- Proven track record in operational excellence and team leadership.
Preferred:
- Managing multinational teams.
- Experience in change programs tied to regulation, market conditions, or firm-wide initiatives.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM).
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication at all levels.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, resolve disagreements, and drive pragmatic solutions.
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Adaptable, fast-paced workstyle to prioritise effectively and multi-task.
Nomura Competencies
- Explore Insights & Vision: Identify root causes and establish forward-looking strategies.
- Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and prioritise actions.
- Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Communicate ideas, motivate teams.
- Elevate Organizational Capability: Foster knowledge-sharing and professional development.
- Inclusion & Psychological Safety: Champion diversity, encourage a challenge-escalate-respect culture.
Right to Work Notice
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Nomura is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, racial background, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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