Managing the reporting of a comprehensive daily trading PL and balance sheet, including PL Explain with detailed commentary covering PL drivers, trading activity, key exposures and market context.
Carry out intelligent analysis and challenge the business performance, trading activity, deployment of financial resources and adherence to governance requirements.
New deal analysis with responsibility for coordinating Finance wide reviews of new products and new transactions reporting conclusions to senior finance management.
Own the business relationship, opine and validate PL recognition challenges and reserve requirements.
Responsible for financial resource and return calculations on new transactions as well as understanding all aspects of financial resource consumption such as capital, balance sheet and leverage exposure for the business.
Stakeholder management across Trading, Risk, Middle Office, Operations and IT.
Monitoring of key controls and reconciliations, owning the adherence to policies and procedures.
Constantly challenge the status quo and look for opportunities to improve the control environment, maintaining best practice control standards.
Ensure that all activities are carried out in full compliance with Product Controls policies and procedures and internal Nomura's Policies and Policy Standards.
Represent Finance's interest on key firm wide projects.

Relevant product control experience with a strong understanding and experience of FX cash and derivatives financial instruments, including options and forwards products.
Some knowledge of structure note products would also be desirable but not essential.
Preferably a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc)
Good academics, preferably in a numerate subject.
Self-starter with strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to face off with key business stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail with analytical capability and a can do attitude.
Track record of improving controls and processes and adding value to clients/stakeholders.

EMEA FX & EM Product Control, Vice President

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