Project Manager

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nomura Full time

Job title: Project Manager- Global Markets- 6 months contract

Department: Project Portfolio Office

Location: London

Type: 6 months contract

Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

Department overview:

The Programme Delivery team, within the Portfolio Office, is responsible for the delivery of cross-functional, global programmes. Based in the Headquarters function, the team provides consistent governance and oversight and is not functionally aligned, thereby ensuring impartiality when servicing multiple functions.

In addition team consists of full time project managers with responsibility for delivering projects for functions that do not have their own dedicated change teams. The team works very closely with Global Markets to help them deliver strategic initiatives and regulatory asks.

The team works very closely with Risk, Finance, and Ops change teams who have responsibility for delivering mainly function-specific projects. All teams work closely with their stakeholders and sponsors in the line and maintain close working relationships with Technology partners, both internal and external.

Role description:

The specific role we are looking for is to work in a central team of project managers who deliver a portfolio of projects for functions that do not have their own change teams

Current projects include compliance regulatory deliveries and Global Markets projects

Responsible for co-ordinating project planning, tracking and delivery activities relating to one or more projects within the Project Portfolio Office, working according to the prescribed project governance framework

Role will require the individual to deliver projects as the project manager in addition to managing a team of project managers to deliver other projects as the team grows

Key objectives critical to success:

Providing clear communication with the key stakeholders of the project's status and RAIDs, all of which require ongoing, proactive management

Establish and run Steering Committee's, as appropriate, and escalate issues via the appropriate project and program governance structures

Work closely with the subject matter experts (SMEs) in the line - primarily in Global Markets and Compliance - as well as with colleagues in IT, who will be largely dedicated to these projects

Manage the creation and review of user test plans, and co-ordinate user testing

Both attend and lead frequent meetings with the Project Team, Technology, SMEs and stakeholders

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

Essential to have experience of leading multiple projects across various functions, either at an Investment Bank or in Consulting, with a solid understanding of standard processes and flows and a good understanding of investment banking products

Strong analytical skillset with ability to assimilate, translate and communicate business concepts and requirements

Strong stakeholder management in order to drive projects forward and ensure milestones are met

Ability to adapt to business demands and act as a partner to facilitate delivery

Attention to detail and high quality standards relating to documentation, processes and the control environment.

Confident self-starter who can work under pressure, using their own initiative and with the drive to work to aggressive deadlines and to see tasks through to completion

Experience working to a project plan and delivering technology solutions on time

A sound understanding of the project life cycle and different project management methodologies

Excellent communicator and influencer, able to build relationships with colleagues at all levels from a range of departments, business areas and cultures in order to build consensus

Ability to collaborate and work with offshore teams

Desire to challenge existing processes and drive forward change

Initiative and ability to think laterally

Competent in MS Office products

The role will be very hands-on

Experience of working on Front office projects, Industry & Regulatory Initiatives or for projects in multiple different corporate functions is advantageous

Experience in Prime Brokerage, Secured Financing Lifecycle, Trade Settlements is advantageous

Experience in Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt qualification is advantageous

Previous experience of managing a group of project managers essential

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.

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