Business Manager, COO (FX)

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $180,000 and $250,000/ [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

Department Overview:

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role Description:

The Global Markets COO function plays an important role in supporting the effective management and execution of the Foreign Exchange business. The team partners closely with FX Sales, Trading, Structuring and supporting functions to drive business performance, maintain strong controls and support strategic initiatives across the platform.

The Vice President, FX Business Manager will work closely with senior FX leadership and the broader front-office organization to support the day-to-day management of the FX business. The role will have exposure across commercial strategy, financial performance, business planning, governance, controls, technology and change initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support senior FX leadership in the day-to-day management of the Foreign Exchange business .
• Partner closely with FX Sales, Trading and Structuring teams across business-management and strategic initiatives.
• Support business planning, performance management and execution of key priorities across the FX franchise.
• Act as a key point of coordination between the FX business and Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Technology and HR.
• Prepare management information, business updates and materials for senior leadership.
• Help identify opportunities to improve revenue performance, operating efficiency and client coverage.
• 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".

**US FINANCE ONLY** Applicants f or this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work f or any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas f or this posit ion at this time