Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Nomura is a leading financial services group with a global network connecting markets East and West. Our Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. We leverage innovation and technology to deliver cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions to our clients worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our Global Markets Trade Non-Personnel Expense (NPE) Management function. This role is responsible for optimizing trade-related NPE spend across global trading desks through broker negotiations, comprehensive desk reviews, and enhancement of infrastructure and reporting capabilities. You will play a key role in cost control while maintaining trading effectiveness and supporting strategic vendor relationships.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing strategies to optimize trade NPE spend, managing broker negotiations to secure competitive pricing, conducting detailed reviews of trading desk NPE utilization, collaborating with trading and business management teams, and delivering insightful reporting and analytics to senior management and stakeholders.

Experience
Strong background in financial services with exposure to trading operations and market structure.
Proven track record in trade NPE management or similar cost management functions including vendor negotiations and contract management.
Experience working with global markets trading across multiple asset classes.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
Proficiency in financial systems, databases, and reporting tools.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and promoting a culture of psychological safety and risk awareness.

Qualifications
Relevant experience in financial services and trading operations is essential.
Demonstrated leadership behaviours including strategic decision-making, inspiring entrepreneurship, elevating organizational capability, and fostering inclusion.