Operational Risk Manager

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 the needs of 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 a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Job Title: Operational Risk Manager

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Risk Management

Location: Hong Kong

Licensed: No

Department Overview:

The management of operational risk is a key business priority for Nomura and is vital to the successful delivery of the firm’s strategy. The AEJ Operational Risk Team is an independent risk management group (second line of defence) overseeing and ensuring risk management at the Firm level.

Role Description:

The Operational Risk Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the operational risk management framework within the organization. This role helps identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks across various business units.

Other Duties Include:

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Assist in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential operational risks.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk metrics.
• Support the development and maintenance of risk registers.
• Participate in risk control self-assessments (RCSAs).

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular operational risk reports for senior management.
• Document risk incidents and near-misses.
• Maintain operational risk documentation and procedures.
• Track and report on risk mitigation activities.

Process Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
• Identify areas for process improvement and control enhancement.
• Assist in implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business units to identify and assess operational risks.
• Provide guidance on risk management practices to stakeholders.
• Support training initiatives related to operational risk management.
• Liaise with internal audit and compliance teams.

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• Minimum Degree from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk management or control function within an investment bank.
• Experience and understanding of operational risk management principles and frameworks along with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Product knowledge of Equity Derivatives, Prime Brokerage and Cash Equity.
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment products, and trading strategies specific to Asia markets.
• Professional certifications e.g. FRM, CRM, PRM of CSIA would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with electronic trading, OMS/EMS, FIX protocol, and trading protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nomura Competencies

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

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer