Global Synthetic Platform and EMEA Head of Prime Product Development

Company overviewNomura 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 Global Synthetic Platform and EMEA Head of Prime Product DevelopmentExecutive Director | Global Markets | LondonRole PurposeLead EMEA Prime product development with global accountability for Synthetic Prime platform strategy. Drive revenue growth through client-led product innovation while ensuring platform fit-for-purpose, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitieStrategic Partnership & Business DevelopmentPartner with Prime Business Leadership to align product strategy to business growth plans and revenue targetsEvolve the Prime Platform to meet client demand and ensure fit-for-purpose capabilitiesManage competing priorities across global Prime businesses and Corporate Functions, driving prioritization balancing growth, scale, regulatory requirements, and platform capacityIdentify revenue opportunities, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies and deliver resultsLeverage business growth as the case for technology investment, building ROI-driven business casesProduct & Platform LeadershipGlobal accountability for Synthetic Prime; Own end-to-end EMEA Prime product developmentDeep expertise: Equity Swaps, Synthetic Prime/Delta-1, Cash Prime, and Equity FinancingUnderstand new business demands and translate into optimal F2B process and platform solutions, engaging Legal, Compliance, Operations and Finance teamsPartner with Technology leadership and global platform teams to deliver scalable architectureManage vendor platforms for Swap trade capture, matching, lifecycle managementOperational Excellence & Risk ManagementChampion operational risk reduction and improved regulatory compliance across Prime product suiteImplement efficiency improvements and strengthen control frameworks across F2B processesEstablish governance structures and accountability frameworks for product development and deliveryStakeholder & Budget ManagementIndependently face off to senior Business, Technology, and Control stakeholdersLead technology and resourcing budget planning, securing funding for strategic investmentsCommunicate at all levels: technical depth to specialists; strategic updates to senior managementEssential Skills & ExperienceProduct ExpertiseSwap product expert with deep knowledge of Synthetic PB/Delta-1, Cash PB, and Equity FinancingStrong knowledge of Global Synthetic Prime market practices, competitive landscape, and vendor platformsProven experience of client engagement translating needs into product requirementsExperience driving control improvements, designing risk frameworks and process optimizationStrong F2B process knowledge; Middle Office experience highly advantageousLeadership & TechnologySenior operational track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in Equities/PrimeExceptional stakeholder management across Business, Technology, Operations, Control functionsIndependent operator facing off to senior leaders and technology budget committeesTranslate business growth into scalable platform capabilities and technology investmentsAbility to manage competing priorities and drive consensus across global businessesPreferred Qualifications15+ years financial markets experience with significant Prime Brokerage or Equity Finance tenureDirect Prime Brokerage product development experience at Tier 1 bankCross-cultural leadership across multiple geographies and time zones (EMEA, APAC, Americas)Proven track record delivering complex platform transformation programsHigh-impact role requiring deep product expertise, commercial acumen, independent leadership, and exceptional stakeholder management to drive business growth while ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.Right to WorkThe 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. 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