Business Auditor

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Regional Portfolio Director, take lead in planning and executing audits, including taking responsibility for specific aspects of the audit work, and working closely with specialist auditors in Technology, Risk and Compliance where necessary.
• Perform risk assessments of Nomura's Global Markets Operations business, and assist in developing the annual audit plan.
• Remain current on any changes to Nomura's risk profile through continuous monitoring the assigned area of responsibility and establishing close contact with key stakeholders.
• Perform and document aspects of Internal Audit's quarterly continuous monitoring programme, in order to identify changes to risk assessments, audit plan or audit universe.
• Work with data analytics experts and/or develop and execute data analytics and automated testing to identify internal control weaknesses during internal audit reviews and continuous auditing.
• Identify emerging risks and control gaps, draft and promptly report audit findings to line management, and suggest practical and innovative solutions.
• Follow up audit recommendations post-audit, assess residual risk, validate remedial work performed and close issues.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in the financial services industry, and assess their impact on the organisation's risk profile and internal audit function.
• Identify emerging investment banking operation risks and control themes related to be included in management and Audit Committee presentations.
• Learn, understand and apply the department's audit methodology.
• Effectively collaborate with Global and Regional Portfolio Directors across all regions.
• Work closely with Internal Audit teams in other locations.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of audit experience in a major financial institution, Big 4 firm or consulting firm.
• At least 5 years of internal audit experience in a financial services sector preferably within investment banking.
• Strong audit skills and good knowledge or relevant audit background in Global Markets Operations business within Investment Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively, multi-task, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, and have the confidence to deliver tough messages and have difficult conversations.