Lead Risk & Control Analyst

Department overview

 

The GCIO function oversees group-wide technology, operations, and our data office. Our purpose is to support Nomura’s business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide services based on common operating principles. We are aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate enterprise-wide functions for risk management, governance and controls, supply chain and infrastructure.

The Chief Controls Office (CCO) is a key function within GCIO and our purpose is aligned to the GCIO Strengthen & Protect strategic pillar. We are a global team focused on strengthening our non-financial risk management framework enabling the business to accelerate strategic delivery, whilst enhancing our ability to dynamically manage risks and evidence that we are operating in control.

CCO function is on a multi-year global transformation journey which starts with building the right foundations especially the right skills and capabilities within our global team.

 

Role description

 

Nomura in Powai is looking for a Controls Assurance Analyst to join the Global Controls Assurance Centre of Excellence. The candidate will be responsible for design adequacy and operating effectiveness testing of controls relevant to GCIO risks – such as Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS), Data Management etc.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controls Tester looking for a career development opportunity. They will play a pivotal role within GCIO – CCO in managing the Global GCIO controls assurance function.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls testing within financial services and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Design and execute controls testing strategies to evaluate the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Create test plan, test scripts etc. to support the delivery of GCIO controls assurance objectives.
• Prepare detailed testing documentation, workpapers and reports to highlight findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with various departments within GCIO for control walkthroughs, sampling, evidence collection etc.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to controls testing.
• Support the creation of GCIO Controls Assurance management information (MI)
• Participate in audits and assessments, providing support and insights as needed.
• Provide training and support to junior team members on controls testing methodologies.
• Support Controls Assurance Lead to continuously identify and implement improvements within the assurance framework.

 

 

Skills & Experience Required

 

• 8-10 years’ experience in controls testing and/or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of industry standards like NIST and ITIL
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to controls assurance, relevant to GCIO risks – such as Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS), and/ or Data Management
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience operating in a regulated environment and managing stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with cyber security, resilience and related domains preferred.
• Prior experience with Service Now Integrated Risk Management (SNOW - IRM) preferred.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP) preferred.

 

Nomura Competencies – Associate

 

Trusted Partner

 

• Understand clients’ needs and issues and respond with high- quality proposals.
• Acquire capabilities to perform one’s responsibilities and contribute to being a Trusted Partner

 

Entrepreneurial leadership

 

• Produce new ideas that might challenge the status-quo or oneself.

 

Teamwork - Collaboration

 

• Seek advice from senior colleagues and utilize it for improved results.
• Collaborate with members from relevant departments.

 

Teamwork - Influence

 

• Contribute to the success of the organization both quantitatively and qualitatively, and act with awareness of the impact on others.
• Serve as role model and provide guidance to junior employees.

 

Integrity

 

• Have a good understanding of corporate philosophy, professional ethics, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions and take actions accordingly.

 

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. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Right to Work

 

 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer