Trade NPE Management

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Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions,corporate sand governments through our four business divisions:
Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura,

Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access tocutting-edgetrading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients.

With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura'sGlobal Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our Global Markets Trade Non-Personnel Expense (NPE) Management function. This role will involve all aspects of trade-related NPE spend optimization, including broker negotiations, comprehensive desk reviews, and the enhancement of infrastructure and reporting capabilities across our global trading operations.

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to optimize trade NPE spend across all global markets trading desks
• Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for expense reduction without compromising trading effectiveness

• Identify and execute broker negotiations, ensuring optimal terms and competitive pricing structures
• Help support and maintain strategic vendor relationships
• Support contract renewals and renegotiations to maximize value

• Conduct regular comprehensive reviews of trading desk NPE utilization and efficiency
• Analyse spending patterns and identify optimization opportunities across different asset classes
• Collaborate with trading and Business Management to align NPE spend with business priorities and revenue generation

• Develop and deliver reporting for senior management and stakeholders to increase visibility of trade NPE
• Prepare regular reports on NPE trends, savings initiatives, and optimization outcomes

• Strong experience in financial services, with exposure to trading operations - understanding of trading operations, market structure, and associated costs.
• Prior experience gained within trade NPE management or similar cost management functions demonstrating a track record in vendor negotiations and contract management
• Experience with global markets trading across multiple asset classes
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management capabilities
• Proficiency in financial systems, databases, and reporting tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and definea clear visionand 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 DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

The UK Governmenthavetaken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst weare able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (whorequirea Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

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