Business Resilience (12 months Contract)

Job title:  Business Resilience (12 months Contract)

Job Type: Temp PAYE

Department: Corporate Strategy 

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 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

Department Overview 

Nomura International plc maintains a comprehensive business resilience programme so that it can continue operations in the event of any emergency scenario. The plan involves all business lines, is updated quarterly and tested regularly including business recovery and comprehensive crisis management scenarios. The team is also responsible for third party continuity, operational resilience including DORA, operational continuity in resolution (OCIR) and supporting the EMEA offices with their business resilience activities.

Overview:

The team is looking for someone to cover maternity leave for 12 months.

Role description

• Liaison with departmental / office business resilience representatives to conduct regular business resilience tasks e.g. updating plans, reviewing business impact analyses, organising recovery site testing, staff notification tests, crisis management briefings / exercises
• Co-ordination of third party continuity assessments and review of exit plans

Key objectives critical to success:

• Good business resilience / operational resilience knowledge
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Good project management and analytical skills

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Business resilience / operational resilience experience

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).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer