Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment 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

Job Description

Job Title: NAM Compliance Officer Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Division:  Compliance

Location: Singapore

Licensed Role:  No

Department Overview

NAM SG Compliance, within the Asia (ex-Japan) Legal & Compliance function, partners with other corporate functions to serve and protect the firm as a second line of defence by identifying, analysing and mitigating compliance risks and to promote risk and control ownership across the firm and together with others foster a culture of ethics and compliance.

Role Overview

• We are seeking an asset management compliance professional to join the NAM SG Compliance team. 
• The successful candidate will be required to have a good understanding and expertise in asset management in Singapore and the applicable regulatory framework – any additional APAC regional know-how will be an added bonus.
• The successful candidate will be required to be a team player and forge strong relationships with key business stakeholders and the wider Compliance department, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements whilst supporting business growth.

Role Description

Team & Collaboration

• Join a five-person NAM SG Compliance team
• Collaborate with NAM Compliance teams across other locations
• Work with wider Nomura compliance teams
• Develop relationships with NAM SG stakeholders and regional teams
• Liaise with NAM head office in Tokyo

Compliance Standards & Controls

• Contribute to development and implementation of compliance standards, policies, procedures, frameworks, systems and controls
• Ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met for NAM SG
• Embed and reinforce appropriate compliance and risk culture for NAM SG

Investment Guideline Monitoring

• Carry out compliance checks against clients' guidelines on transactions using the Charles Rivers system, which includes reviewing daily exception reports, rectifying and reporting any identified irregularities, reporting to management and maintaining records as required.

Regulatory Developments

• Monitor changes and developments in relevant laws and regulations applicable to NAM SG business
• Participate in relevant governance committees and forums as required to keep up to date on industry practices and trends.

Daily Support & Advice

• Provide daily compliance support, review and advice on regulatory requirements
• Address cross-border distribution matters, new products and services, transactions, conflict assessment, investor events, staff personal dealings, gifts and entertainment
• Review marketing materials and RFPs

Training & Communication

• Provide training on new or updated compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct refresher training where required
• Draft and issue compliance alerts as necessary

Regulatory & Audit Management

• Handle regulatory inquiries, examinations and internal/external audits
• Liaise with regulators in conjunction with relevant Nomura Country Compliance team
• Contribute to submission of periodic or ad hoc regulatory reports to NAM AEJ management and head office in Tokyo

Legal & Governance

• Liaise and work closely with internal legal counsel and external lawyers
• Support company secretarial matters
• Participate in relevant governance committees and forums

Investigation & Risk Management

• Investigate client complaints, errors and incidents
• Identify potential compliance and control lapses

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance with a primary focus on asset management compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of the asset management industry, products and services
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant financial regulations in Singapore as they apply to an asset management business with experience in dealing with regulators, in particular MAS.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, regulators, and business partners.
• Team player, enthusiastic, flexible, eager to learn/teach, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility with impeccable values and integrity.

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. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer