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

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

The Associate, Finance Data Analytics position is a role within Nomura Internal Audit. It reports to the Regional Portfolio Director in Powai responsible for Finance audits and SOX testing. A key aspect of this role is reviewing data structures and developing data analytics to audit the Finance functions more effectively. In addition, the role involves close working relationships with Internal Audit’s Analytics & Digitalization team, which is a team of subject matter experts in analytics and data science developing leading analytical tools for use on audits globally. The role therefore offers potential for career paths within both data analytics and audit disciplines.
The Associate will also be required to perform regular audit testing and prepare the associated work papers on control design and effectiveness, as well as supporting other Internal Audit activities including risk assessment, issue remediation validation, continuous monitoring. The role involves frequent coordination with members of other Internal Audit teams covering Operations, Global Markets, Investment Banking, Legal & Compliance, and Risk Management.
In this role, the Data Analytics Associate is expected to:
•
Bring a data analysis driven approach to Finance and other internal audit reviews by leveraging data analytics on data flows throughout transaction lifecycles, the data transformations involved and the resulting balances or other output.
•
Develop data analytics and automated testing to identify internal control weaknesses during internal audit reviews and continuous auditing.
•
Review the implementation of data management frameworks.
•
Assist with the development and execution of Audit Programs (Risk, Control and Testing Matrices).
•
Identify and formulate solutions to issues around financial reporting, management reporting, operations, and data integrity.
•
Track implementation of recommended processes and procedures designed to strengthen internal controls.
•
Work closely with Internal Audit’s Analytics & Digitalization team to develop new analytical approaches and maintain repositories of data analytics code and knowledge.
•
Build relationships with Finance and other personnel to support Internal Audit’s objectives to provide advice on business and control improvements and to monitor risks.
•
Assess risks and evaluate the strength and viability of control structures and procedures within Finance and other corporate functions.
•
Share information with other Internal Audit team members.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• 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 inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.