Job description:
Job Title: CIO Business Management Office Lead
Corporate Title: Vice President
Department: CIO
Location: London (Hybrid working)
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
The CIO function oversees group-wide technology, operations and our data office. We’re aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate enterprise-wide functions for risk management, governance and controls, supply chain and infrastructure. Our purpose is to support Nomura’s business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide services based on common operating principles.
Nomura is looking for a Global Business Manager to join the CIO Business Management team. The candidate will report to the Global CIO Business Manager and work closely with the Group CIO office, Global Operations and Technology Business Managers, and our Business Management Shared Services team, across all regions.
Role Overview / Responsibilities
- Drive global, group wide business management initiatives, identifying opportunities to standardize, optimize and improve processes and reporting across CIO
- Govern global CIO Headcount against targets and plan, establishing and monitoring headcount against group-wide commitments and regional workforce requirements
- Manage, analyze and supporting reporting on annual and monthly financials in partnership with Finance, supporting annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
- Prepare executive level reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, including CIO, Global Head of CIO Business Management and CIO Chief of Staff
- Assist with ad hoc / day-to-day requests, including providing coverage for the Global CIO Business Manager and Regional EMEA CIO Business Manager as needed
- Provide business management services including financial management, workforce management, vendor management and strategic adviory services for central CIO functions:
o Produce monthly financial reports, including explains for variances and tracking of P&L to plan
o Review month end accruals, prepayments and postings to ensure accurate monthly financials
o Review purchase / spend requests for adherence to budget
o Manage cost and project allocation process to facilitate accurate cost dispersments, ensuring appropriate review and sign off with the business
o Monitor workforce plan, including hiring pipeline vs budget, joiner/leaver process in coordination with HR
o Oversee vendor and sourcing process, ensuring delivery against commitments and budgets
o Ensure group compliance for mandatory training, appraisals, timesheets, etc
Skills & Experience
- Execution – Detail-oriented and structured in approach to prioritization, analysis, planning and reporting; Able to multi-task, manage multiple projects and work under pressure to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Motivation – Sets high standards for self and others with a strong desire to overachieve on agreed objectives
- Service Framework – Leverages, supports and builds shared services to deliver globally consistent output and reporting using global source, enterprise data
- Stakeholder Management – Team player with good communication skills, able to work effectively with team members of all levels across regions and time zones
- Financial Management – Experience with forecasting and budgeing; confident with concepts of Cash, P&L, Capitalisation and Accruals; Ability to analyze and present financial reports
- Analysis and Process Improvement – Demonstrates problem solving skills and experience driving efficiency, exposure to AI tools and techniques to increase productivity
- Tools – Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Apptio/TCO; Strong Excel capability with confidence managing large and complex datasets (Pivot Tables, Data Tables, Power Query, formulas, etc.)
- Presentation & Communications – Ability to develop and build executive level story lines and presentations, clear communicator
Desired Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Organizational Behavior or similar
- Several years’ experience (VP level) in a technology analysis / business management role, or internships
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 from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA.
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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. 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
