Wanted: Structured Notes Lawyer, Global Markets (Vice President / Executive Director)

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focus on equity linked products, with the ability across other asset classes being an advantage.
• Strong background in retail structured securities offerings across different jurisdictions, particularly Switzerland, France, Italy, Nordics and other core European geographies, ensuring compliance with Prospectus Regulation and best market practice.
• Experience working with third party distributors and associated documentation, particularly distribution cross border by private banks, and related requirements on MIFID II, PRIIPS, Retail Investment Strategy etc.
• Analysis of third party distribution into multiple geographies and risk management of this activity given local law, regulations, listing and filing requirements.
• Knowledge of ISDA equity and rates definitions is an advantage, as well as their transposition into on‑balance sheet and off‑balance sheet Notes programmes.
• Strong experience with product governance requirements under MiFID II and working closely with senior legal, compliance and business management to ensure efficient implementation of new products and initiatives in line with internal governance processes.
• Experience in a law firm transactional department and/or in‑house legal department.
• Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – strong team player with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to business needs.
• The desire to improve processes or methods of working, and influence change.