Job title: Precious Metal Operations Lead

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Operations

Location: London

This position is instrumental in establishing Nomura's Precious Metals Operations capability and will be critical to the successful launch and growth of the broader precious metals business initiative.

Initial Phase Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and development of the Precious Metals Operations team
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure systems architecture and functionality align with operational requirements
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for key internal stakeholders
• Design and implement robust processes and controls in accordance with industry best practices
• Establish effective working relationships with the India-based Settlement team

Expansion Phase Responsibilities: As the business evolves to include physical settlement capabilities, the role will encompass:

• Ensuring appropriate external infrastructure and partnerships are established
• Leveraging existing industry networks to optimize operational efficiency
• Maintaining full compliance with local regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions

Ongoing Operational Leadership: Upon full establishment, this role will serve as the primary business liaison for Precious Metals Operations, facilitating communication between trading desks and operational teams. Core responsibilities will include:

• Funding management and liquidity coordination
• Oversight and governance of India settlement operations
• Management of physical logistics and delivery processes

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

Essential Experience

• Experience in Financial Services with substantial exposure to precious metals operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of precious metals markets, products, and settlement conventions

Technical Competencies

• Proven experience with settlement systems and processes, including SWIFT messaging protocols
• Advanced Excel proficiency and database management capabilities
• Thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks governing precious metals trading and settlement

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including ability to engage with senior management
• Collaborative leadership style with demonstrated success working across global, cross-functional teams
• Results-driven approach with commitment to continuous process improvement
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking and prioritization skills

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a new operational function within a leading global investment bank, with significant scope for professional development and business impact.

Nomura competencies

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.