Global Markets Technology Auditor - Vice President

Nomura Holdings, inc.•New York, NY

39d•$180,000 - $200,000•Onsite

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. The Internal Audit department is a key part of Nomura’s corporate governance and the department’s primary objectives are to review the company's control environment and report any weaknesses identified to the Audit Committee and senior management. The Internal Audit department has over 190 staff that are located in major cities around the world. The Nomura Global Wholesale Internal Audit department in the Americas comprises 40 professionals, split across Trading, Sales and Investment Banking businesses as well as Technology, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance and Finance specialists, reporting to the Americas Head of Internal Audit. The Internal Audit (IA) department adopts an integrated audit approach, and the Global Markets Technology audit team works closely with business auditors on complex and global audits. The Global Markets team covers all major asset classes – Equities (including Instinet), Securitized Products, Rates, Credit, and FX - covering both vanilla and structured trading.

Requirements

Min of 6 years of experience in IT audit within an investment bank.
Strong background and experience of managing and executing IT application audits within an investment bank. Experience should include: risk assessment, IT general controls, and auditing of data integrity to provide an audit opinion on the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of system-based processing.
Good knowledge of Global Markets businesses and associated IT activity covering Equities (including execution services) and Securitized Products. Has an in-depth knowledge of IT concepts to be able to guide and direct scoping decisions with a risk focus.
Experience in successfully managing complex regional and global audit projects, as well as managing multiple audits concurrently ensuring assurance activities are coordinated and resources optimized for productivity. Strong background and experience of leading, managing and executing IT application audits within an investment bank.
Strong understanding of trading systems (Credit, FX, Rates, Securitized Products and Equity) and supporting processes gained through a combination of education and work experience in a global financial institution that is subject to global regulatory standards and mandates.
Has good knowledge and understanding of the Global Markets sales and trading business areas and product lines as well as technology architecture and systems supporting these areas.
Strong analytical skills, exercise appropriate professional skepticism with the ability to identify key risks and control improvements and to agree control improvements with senior stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written particularly as it relates to audit reports and Management / Committee presentations.
Strong time and project management skills, consistently delivering to deadlines (budget and time).
Strong leadership and management skills: Has a proven track record of demonstrating maturity and leadership, acts as a role model and holds self and others to high standards of excellence. Able to motivate, coach and develop high performing staff to achieve departmental and personal objectives.
Relationship Management: Has proven ability to build strong relationships with auditees and can effectively manage upwards at senior levels. Able to network and manage relationships at senior levels across the organization and in the wider financial services industry.
Sound judgement on the criticality and impact of issues identified, with a risk and commercial focus.
A bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Computing, Sciences, or Engineering, supported by work experience as a Technology Audit lead in a financial services firm, Consulting or Big 4 firm.
Knowledge of general auditing principles, and best practices and standards.

Nice To Haves

CISA/CISM/CISSP or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
Knowledge of coding e.g. using Python and other languages, to provide insight into risks and/or controls, would be beneficial.
Knowledge of data science / artificial intelligence tools and prompt engineering would also be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for leading, managing and executing Global Markets technology audits in accordance with departmental standards. This includes planning through to report issuance, as well as risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and issue follow up / validation. Ensure consistent delivery of assignments on time and to quality.
Continually seek to improve the Global Markets IT audit and departmental processes for impactful results.
Support Internal Audit’s strategic initiative for Data Analytics by being an active supporter and contributor to this initiative. Utilize data analysis to improve and enhance the audit approach.
Maintain strong independent working relationships with senior technology management, identifying emerging risks, and raising important value adding control improvements to senior management.
As a seasoned professional applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, rules and regulations to provide timely and comprehensive audit assurance.
Direct and carry out pre-implementation reviews, special projects, ad hoc investigations and advisory work where required to complete the department’s audit plan.
Assist non-technical assurance colleagues in understanding technology risk and controls and its impact to the audit.