Analyst

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

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Job Description:

Job Title : Equity & Deferred Compensation Specialist

Corporate Title : Analyst

Division : HR

Location : Powai, Mumbai, India

Job / Group Overview:

The Equity and Deferred Compensation team manages all aspects of the firm’s Deferred Compensation on a global basis, including award vesting and payment, stock buyouts, equity award trading and award administration. The role focuses on supporting the end-to-end administration of the firm’s Deferred Compensation programs, including Restricted Stock Units, phantom stock awards, and performance-based awards. It provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within the Equity and Deferred Compensation function by supporting day-to-day operations and global projects.

Position specifications:

Division : HR - Equity & Deferred Compensation

Designation : Analyst

Experience : 1 - 3 Years

Qualification : Post Graduate/MBA

Key Responsibilities:

Plan Administration

• Support end-to-end administration of deferred compensation operations in accordance with established policies, procedures and plan rules, including grant processing, vesting events, settlements, and leaver processing
• Assist in preparing buyout estimations and deferred award grants for new hires
• Support trading of vested shares on vendor platform
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to manage tasks to completion
• Respond to employee and stakeholder queries within agreed service levels

Compliance and Reporting

• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational controls
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and data privacy standards
• Assist with the preparation of data and reports including those for regulatory compliance, financial disclosures and tax regulations
• Support business continuity activities and cross-functional operational initiatives as required
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, service levels and established timelines

Data Management and Analysis

• Maintain accurate participant and award data across HR systems and vendor platforms
• Assist with data analysis, modelling and forecasting
• Create presentations and materials for management review

Employee Communications

• Help develop and maintain educational materials and FAQs to employees and stakeholders
• Support employee communication initiatives related to deferred awards

Process Improvement and Projects

• Support projects, system enhancements, testing activities and other operational initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline plan administration processes
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in employee share plans, deferred compensation, compensation, HR operations, Finance or Accounting.
• Basic understanding of deferred compensation or employee share plans.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (including complex formulas, vlookup, pivot tables)
• Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Comfortable learning new software systems and databases.
• Experience in data validation, reconciliation and report preparation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with stakeholders

Desirable skills:

• Basic knowledge of HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors, Workday).
• Basic knowledge of global share plan platforms (e.g. EquatePlus).
• Exposure to payroll or compensation related processes.
• Basic understanding of stock buyout valuations.
• Awareness of the global regulatory landscape for Financial Services firms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (e.g. Excel macros and VBA).
• Understanding of operational risk management, compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining process documentation.
• Exposure to the project lifecycle and experience participating in UAT.

Capabilities/Key Competencies:

Flexibility (Open to Change)

• Demonstrates adaptability to changing priorities and business requirements
• Learn new processes and systems quickly
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timelines

Planning, Organizing and reviewing skills

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to mange multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work with a varied set of individuals across levels
• Demonstrates a customer-focused approach in resolving queries
• Strong stakeholder management, communication skills

• Works collaboratively in a global and multicultural environment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.