Business Manager - Securitized Products

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $260,000 and $300,000/year*

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

 

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About the team and the role

 

The Global Securitized Products and Private Credit (“SPPC”) business is looking for a business manager to join the team. The candidate will work with the existing COO team and business leadership across Sales, Trading and Structured Finance in day-to-day business management and executing business strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the Americas SPPC business working closely with global partners. 

 

Position will report directly to the Managing Director and Global COO of SPPC and plays a crucial role to assist in increasing productivity, efficiency and profitability

 

Key responsibilities will include

 

• Day-to-day business management working closely with front office and corporate partners (finance, risk, operations, legal, HR and compliance)
• Support product leadership in all aspects of business – executing strategy, budgeting and financial planning, new product growth
• Drive new business initiatives to expand product / geographical footprint
• Financial resources (capital, funding, balance sheet) planning and periodic management
• Vendor management – onboarding new vendors, oversee existing vendors and managing overall spend
• Facilitate people strategy including onboarding new joiners and coordinating hiring process

 

Do you want to include any of the below?

• Support financial and headcount resource management through budgeting, forcasting, expense and cost management, and hiring
• Assist with other stakeholder and senior management presentations or request for information
• Ensure efficient adherence to operating models
• Determine priorities and identify opportunities to simplify .  Identify and implement process improvements to ensure teams are maximizing productivity and driving efficiencies. 
• Maintain org charts and headcount management in collaboration with global partners
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of duties based on the evolving needs of the business
• Maintain strong relationships across all business leaders and employees

 

Anything compliance related? How do you want them involved in recruiting, and people management? 

 

 

Desired Candidate

 

• At least 3-6 years’ experience in a similar role within business management / COO, finance or operations role is strongly preferred