Hybrid Project Manager / Analyst - Trading Wind Down (6-month contract)

Role Type: Contractor (6 months)

Corporate Level: VP equivalent

Department: International Change - Chief Transformation Office (CTO)

Location: London (Hybrid)

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.

Department Overview: International Change is a cross‑functional, cross‑divisional and cross‑regional team that provides transformation and change services for all Nomura business units worldwide. The team is a fungible pool of professionals from diverse backgrounds who are key drivers of priority projects and programmes. Continuous upskilling and capability upgrades are priorities.

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Analyst to join our TWD (Trading Wind Down) programme on an initial 6‑month basis, concentrating on the Regulatory Disposal work‑stream across global regions (BRM led). The ideal candidate will assist the Lead Project Manager and Business Analyst, working closely with stakeholders to manage the delivery of project milestones, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards within defined timelines and budget constraints. With delivery in its final stages and a March 2027 go‑live, the candidate will also support Business Analyst activities such as data analysis, testing and finalising documentation for BAU transition. The candidate should be a fast learner and self‑starter who can contribute effectively from the outset and is comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Front Office and Workstream PM to extract and clearly define requirements and processes in support of the Trading Wind Down programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals, and provide proactive support to the Project Manager/team.
• Track and monitor project activities, milestones, and business outcomes using RAG status; identify and flag potential risks ahead of time.
• Drive follow‑ups across cross‑functional teams, based on requirements and approaching deadlines, to maintain project momentum.
• Generate and present regular status reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, key risks, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• May be asked to prepare and maintain Committee packs or other ad‑hoc project artefacts/documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
• Maintain Business Requirements Documents, co‑ordinate and drive requirements refinements and or change requests.
• Adopt a Business Analyst mindset to critically challenge inputs and assumptions from developers and other BAs, ensuring feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Demonstrable working‑level project delivery experience with a preference to have exposure to Recovery and Resolution Planning and ideally Trading Wind Down.
• Proven experience in Business Requirements Document and other project documentation generation, project coordination, stakeholder management, and supporting project managers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisation, prioritisation and documentation skills.
• Experience preparing committee packs, UAT planning, and delivering regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Front Office products and processes would be beneficial.
• Detail knowledge in Microsoft Office products beneficial, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours:

• 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 prioritise 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 inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Diversity & Inclusion: Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex 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.