Precious Metal Operations Lead; Associate

Job title: Precious Metal Operations Lead
Corporate

Title:

Associate
Department: Operations
Location: London

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

The Precious Metal Operations team sits within the wider Global Operations department as a newly founded team designed to support the FX&EM business expansion into Precious Metals. Positioned within the Shared Services Operations function, which is responsible for all settlement and confirmation activity across asset classes, as well as cash management, asset servicing and network management. The Precious Metals team coordinated closely with all other Global Operations teams, including Middle Office, to ensure seamless operational integration.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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 prioritisation 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.

• 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.

• Respect…