Department overview:
Corporate Treasury is responsible for managing all aspects of liquidity and funding requirements of the firm in accordance with the Executive Management Boards mandated risk appetite and in compliance with regulatory liquidity metrics.
Treasury is also responsible for driving the change agenda in funding and liquidity, working with business and other finance functions to onboard new products and/or adopt new technologies and move away from legacy infrastructure.
Role description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional to join our team as the Asia Regional Treasury Business Manager, focusing on liquidity management and funding desk operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of regulatory liquidity requirements, particularly those set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), as well as a strong business acumen in Fixed Income (FI) Credit Business, Prime Brokerage, Equities, and Wealth Management.
The successful candidate will report to Head of Asia Ex Japan Treasury Liquidity Management, but also work closely with Asia Ex Japan Regional Treasurer as well as Head of Asia Ex Japan Treasury Funding Desk, Global Treasury stakeholders as well as AEJ GM Business CAOs.
This expanded role requires a seasoned treasury professional with a comprehensive understanding of liquidity management, interest rate risk, asset-liability management, and structured products. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing the organization's financial structure, managing risks, and driving profitability across diverse business lines in the Asia region and partner with business representatives.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the liquidity and funding operations for the broker-dealer's Asia regional treasury business.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory liquidity requirements, particularly those mandated by MAS and JFSA.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize liquidity management and funding across the region.
- Collaborate closely with Fixed Income, Credit, Private Banking, Equities, and Wealth Management teams to understand their liquidity needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Interact with high-level management in Singapore, India, and Korea, as well as participate in ALCOs (Asset and Liability Committees) and Risk Committees.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes that may impact liquidity and funding strategies.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports on liquidity positions, risks, and funding strategies to senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Lead and mentor a team of treasury professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external financial institutions.
- Drive innovation in liquidity management tools and processes to enhance efficiency and risk management.
- Manage Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB), implementing strategies to mitigate interest rate risk exposure across the organization.
- Develop and maintain a robust Liquidity Transfer Pricing (LTP) and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) framework to accurately allocate costs and benefits of liquidity across business units.
- Oversee Asset Liability Management (ALM) processes, ensuring proper balance sheet management and optimization of the bank's financial structure.
- Lead the development and implementation of structured notes issuance programs, working closely with product teams to design and price new offerings.
- Collaborate with risk management teams to assess and manage risks associated with structured notes issuance.
- Conduct regular reviews of the LTP and FTP methodologies, ensuring they remain aligned with market conditions and regulatory requirements.
- Understand and interpret regulatory and internal liquidity ratios
- Enhance liquidity management and reporting systems, specifying Treasury requirements and working with other Finance, Risk and/or Technology teams
- Provide coverage for BAU processes in AEJ Treasury Funding Desk and Liquidity Management teams as needed; for this, the successful candidate may be required to be registered as an Associated Person of various Nomura entities
Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in treasury management in the financial services industry.
- Experience of regulatory liquidity requirements, particularly those set by MAS.
- Strong understanding of Fixed Income, Credit, Private Banking, Equities, and Wealth Management businesses.
- Proven track record of managing liquidity and funding operations in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Experience in participating in and presenting to ALCOs and Risk Committees.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, risk management systems, and treasury management software.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel within the Asia region as required.
- Extensive knowledge of Interest Rate Risk Management (IRRBB) principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of Liquidity Transfer Pricing (LTP) and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) concepts and their application in financial institutions.
- Proven experience in Asset Liability Management (ALM), including balance sheet optimization and risk mitigation strategies.
- Familiarity with structured notes issuance processes, including product design, pricing, and risk management.
- Experience in developing and implementing transfer pricing frameworks in complex, multi-entity organizations.
- Strong knowledge of financial markets, interest rate derivatives, and hedging strategies.
- Familiarity with ALM and treasury management systems, as well as risk modelling tools.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to IRRBB, LTP, and ALM across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in Asia.
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.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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