Executive Director, FX Trading and Platforms

Job Title: Executive Director, FX Trading and Platforms

Corporate Title: Executive Director

Division: International Wealth Management

Location: Singapore

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Nomura Overview 

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. For further information about Nomura, visit 

Department Overview

Nomura's International Wealth Management department offers unparalleled financial services and solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families globally. Our dedicated team of experts provides personalized advice and tailored strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals and preserve their wealth. With a comprehensive range of investment products and a commitment to exceptional client service, we are proud to be a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the global financial landscape.

Role Description

Nomura IWM's Investment Products & Advisory Solutions (IPAS) division is seeking an Executive Director level professional to be part of the FX team involved in trading and platform activities for the business. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in foreign exchange trading and platform development, particularly focusing on both day and night trading operations. The ideal candidate will contribute to business development initiatives for Nomura's IWM FX business, manage trading infrastructure, and optimize platform architecture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trading operations, enhancing platform capabilities, managing risk culture through transparent escalation protocols, and handling critical situations such as margin calls and stop losses.
• Increase wealth management clients' activity and penetration in FX
• Collaborate and work closely with Relationship Managers, Investment Advisors in driving and growing FX business
• Constantly engage with Relationship Managers and clients to understand their product and investment needs, roll out new FX products and ideas.
• Responsible for FX direct client execution coverage.
• To work closely with Risk and Control team to ensure proper control, periodic monitoring activities and timely resolution of any risk issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 10 years or more of relevant experience in the FX markets in Private Bank or Global Markets
• Good understanding and knowledge of FX markets and products including Cash, Derivatives and Structured Products
• A person of high integrity and possess sound understanding of regulatory and compliance environment
• Able to work under high stress environment
• Good communication skills, presentation skills and computer skills

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