Product Control - Fixed Income Vice President

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

About the role

We are seeking a VP-level Product Control professional specializing in Commercial Real Estate. The role involves oversight of Product Control functions with exposure to Non-Agency Securitized Products, Structured Loan Facilities, Commercial Real Estate, and Derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage P&L/BS reconciliation, reporting, and provide appropriate commentary on drivers.
• Field Trading Desk queries.
• Oversee and manage Front Office to Back Office (FOBO) reconciliations and drive continuous strategic improvements to the FOBO process.
• Month-end close responsibility, including General Ledger substantiation.
• Track activity across multiple legal entities.
• Daily interaction across multiple support functions: Front Office, Regulatory, Treasury, Operations, Corporate Control, Information Technology, Market Risk.
• Continue development of the analytical environment, including attributed P&L explain(s) and derivative analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience within Financial Markets, specializing in Commercial Real Estate Finance.
• Strong Excel skills; PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting concepts.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, good problem-solving capabilities, organized, and self-starter.
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed in a challenging environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both written and verbal form.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and tenacious approach to problem-solving with a focus on results.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-sufficiency, independence, and a results-driven mindset.

Leadership Behaviors

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify underlying causes of problems and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options for resolving problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect).

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145,000 and $175,000 per year. Base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge, advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements such as a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards, in addition to medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring employment visas for this position at this time.