Cloud Business Office

Nomura Holdings, inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

We are seeking an CBO Associate to serve as the regional champion for cloud governance processes and controls within the US region. This role combines hands-on process management with strategic governance oversight, ensuring alignment with global Cloud Controls Framework while addressing regional operational needs.

Requirements

6-10 Years of Experience working in Cloud Governance or Cloud Business Office
Strong understanding of Cloud Controls to scale cloud adoption in secure and efficient way establishing effective process governance and monitoring
Strong experience to evidence effective implementation of Cloud Controls Framework, platforms and regulatory requirements.
Experience to work with Cloud Security, FinOps, Data and Engineering Teams to ensure effective Controls Implementation
Good knowledge of Metrics/KPI’s and thresholds for Cloud Governance Processes
Proficiency with ServiceNow platform for cloud governance
Experience with PowerBI, BusinessObjects or similar reporting tools
Understanding of operational risk management frameworks
Proven experience in process enhancement and control management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities
Understanding of cloud services and AI tools integration

Nice To Haves

ITIL certification (Foundation level or higher)
Python programming experience
Experience developing AI applications or tools for cloud governance process improvement
Advanced data analysis and visualization skills
Previous experience in financial services or regulated industries

Responsibilities

Champion Nomura Public Cloud Policy and standards across the US region
Support the objectives for the Cloud Governance Process along with Nomura’s Global Cloud Governance Committee
Ensure regional adherence to established Cloud Controls frameworks and controls
Monitor compliance and identify areas for process improvement
Support regional teams with cloud governance inquiries and requirements
Collaborate with global team members, process owners, and tools teams to enhance cloud governance processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and automation opportunities
Create, update, and maintain comprehensive cloud governance documentation
Generate Management Information System (MIS) reports and ServiceNow dashboards
Maintain data integrity within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) – Cloud Registry, New Technology Initiatives and operational cloud risk assessment
Ensure overall ServiceNow data quality and accuracy
Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for ServiceNow releases and updates