Vice President - AEJ Trade Repository Reporting - Operations

Company Overview:

Nomura is a Global 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 four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Merchant 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 www.nomura.com.

Department Overview:

Looking for an experienced Vice President to manage the OTC Derivative Trade Repository (TR) reporting function across multiple AEJ jurisdictions, including HKMA (Hong Kong), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), and KRX-TR (South Korea).

Role Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and complaint reporting to the relevant trade repositories, while driving operational excellence, exception management, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

This is a critical regulatory function requiring subject matter expertise in OTC derivatives reporting, strong control mindset, and the ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscapes.

Role Description:

Trade Repository Reporting

Manage the end-to-end TR reporting process for OTC derivatives across HKMA, MAS, ASIC, and KRX-TR jurisdictions

Ensure all reportable transactions are submitted accurately and within regulatory timelines to the relevant trade repositories (e.g., DTCC GTR, HKTR, KTRS portal, etc.)

Monitor and resolve daily reporting exceptions, breaks, and rejections through robust controls and escalation frameworks

Maintain and enhance the daily control suite, including reconciliations, completeness checks, and accuracy validations

Stay updated of regulatory developments, rule changes, and rewrite initiatives and lead implementation efforts

Regulatory Change & Data Management

Manage the assessment, planning, and implementation of TR reporting post-rewrite and regulatory amendments across jurisdictions

Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and parallel reporting activities during transition periods

Maintain comprehensive documentation of reporting logic, rules, and data mapping

Controls & Governance

Design, implement, and maintain a robust control framework for TR reporting

Produce regular MI/reporting dashboards for senior management and governance forums

Support internal and external audits, regulatory surveys and reviews

Ensure adherence to the firm's operational risk and control policies

Stakeholder Engagement & Liaison

Act as the primary point of contact for TR reporting matters with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Trading Desks, Technology, and Operations

Collaborate closely with technology teams on system enhancements, defect resolution, and automation initiatives

Engage with external stakeholders including trade repositories, regulators, and industry bodies as required

Data Standards & Technical Expertise

Apply working knowledge of FpML and/or ISO 20022 messaging standards as they relate to OTC derivative reporting

Ensure alignment with global data standards including CDE (Critical Data Elements), UPI, UTI, and LEI requirements

Drive data quality improvements and remediation initiatives

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

Minimum 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on regulatory reporting or post-trade operations

Minimum 5 years of direct experience in OTC derivative trade repository reporting

Demonstrated hands-on experience across at least two of the following regimes as the role requires handling these jurisdictions:

o HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority)

o MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)

o ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)

o KRX-TR (Korea Exchange Trade Repository)

Demonstrated understanding of OTC derivative products (IRS, CDS, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities)

Proven experience in building and managing daily exception monitoring controls, break resolution, and reconciliation processes

Working knowledge of FpML and/or ISO 20022 reporting models and message schemas

Knowledge of automation tools such as Alteryx and PowerBI is an added advantage

Awareness of regulatory rewrite programmes and their impact on reporting obligations

Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with Compliance, Trading Desks, Technology, and Operations teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

Evaluate all the options for resolving the 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 the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender, or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.