Markets Regulatory Legal Advisor (Vice President)

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.

Department Overview

The role sits within the Markets Advisory and Documentation Legal Department reporting into the product lead of the Advisory Team. The Advisory Team sits alongside the Masters Documentation Team and the Structured Confirmation Team.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic junior lawyer to join a team advising on regulatory matters including EMIR, SEC/CFTC, PRA/FCA as they relate to derivatives and funding documentation as well as participate in implementation workstreams. The candidate will have a core knowledge of derivative and funding products and related regulations that apply to them. The candidate will be able to manage regulatory workstreams independently, elevate as appropriate, liaise with internal stakeholders, and will be a strong team player.

Key Experience

• Qualified Regulatory lawyer, ideally 3 years PQE
• EMIR clearing and reporting obligations
• Margin requirements (IM/VM)
• CRR netting rules and the netting impact on capital/leverage ratio
• CCP documentation requirements and clearing agreements
• Terms of Business
• MiFid requirements
• Regulatory change implementation across master documentation
• Creating and enhancing internal procedures and framework documents

Qualities

• Ability to work independently on regulatory matters with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong analytical and advisory skills
• Ability to manage different priorities

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of regulatory compliance and derivatives/repo/stock lending documentation, supporting the firm's adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks while maintaining efficient trading operations.

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).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

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.