Associate CAO

Job Title: Associate CAO

Department: Risk Management

Location: New York

Corporate Title: Analyst/Associate

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $110,000-$130,000 per year* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

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Department Overview:

Nomura's Risk department plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our business. We strive to protect the firm's assets, reputation, and financial stability by implementing robust risk management practices. Join our team and contribute to our proactive approach in managing risks, allowing us to make informed decisions and thrive in an ever-changing market environment.

Key Responsibilities:

The CAO group is responsible for supporting the senior management of the Risk department in managing the department. This role will report to the Department COO locally, and the Global CAO (currently based in Japan). The role is part of small team, with support from office managers/administration personnel.

The junior CAO will support the department with:

Departmental Financial Management:

- Departmental budgeting, forecasting, budget to actuals analysis and management reporting

- Management accounting, primarily business and project cost allocations

- Oversight / review of financial accounting and associated controls, including accruals, expenses, T&E

Coordination of personnel related matters with senior leaders across the department and Corporate HR

- Headcount management - hire approvals, headcount tracking and reporting

- Development of departmental wide training programs

- Advancement, performance management and compensation

- Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

- Intern and graduate hire programs

- Consultants and temporary staff contracting and management

Communications:

- Responsible for all departmental communications (townhalls, intranet, notices, newsletters, etc)

- Coordinate departmental management meetings (set agenda, materials etc)

- Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and boards

- Coordination of departmental events

General:

- Coordinate with Sourcing and Legal departments as required

- Business continuity plan ownership and testing

- Office management and general administration

There will also be growth opportunities to engage in other areas as responsibility for the COO.

Required Qualifications:

Qualifications:

- Required: bachelors in relevant subject or suitable qualifying experience

Knowledge:

- Proficient with Microsoft suite, notably excel and powerpoint

- Preferred: Experience / Understanding of Risk Management departmental responsibilities

- Preferred: Working knowledge of financial and management accounting

- Preferred: Work experience in financial services, ideally in a similar role

- Associate requirements: At least three years of work experience in financial services, ideally in a similar role

Skills:

- Analytical

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects, and manage strict deadlines

- Good stakeholder management skills - ability to develop and maintain strong and mutually supportive working relationships both inside and outside of immediate team and the Risk Management department.

- Can work effectively in a local and global team environment

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

- Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

- Making Strategic Decisions : Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

- Inspire Entrepreneurship in People : Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

- Elevate Organizational Capability : Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

- Inclusion : Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer