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Job title: CIO CCO Frameworks – Senior Principal Risk Management Specialist Role type: Contractor (6 months) Corporate level: Vice President equivalent Division: Chief Control Office Department: Risk and Control Management/ Group CIO Location: 1 Angel Lane, London (Hybrid) Company overview Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking. Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com Department overview The Chief Information Office (CIO) function oversees group-wide technology and our data office. We’re aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate enterprise-wide functions for risk management, governance and controls, supply chain and infrastructure. Our purpose is to support Nomura’s business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide services based on common operating principles. The CIO Chief Controls Office (CCO) supports the CIO function in setting and enforcing consistent implementation of a risk-based control framework, to manage all CIO owned level 1 risks within current risk appetite. We support the delivery of the CIO priorities and enable the achievement of Nomura’s strategic ambitions. Role description This is a key role that will be pivotal in the CIO Chief Controls Office at Nomura. Working for the CCO Frameworks Implementation lead, this role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with the organization's Risk Management Procedure (RMP) and associated risk lifecycle documentation. This position serves as the primary owner and subject matter expert for key risk management components including Policies, Standards and Key Indicators (PS&I), Issue Management, and the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes. The role will contribute to all aspects of the framework – from design through to the lifecycle management of each framework component. We are looking for a candidate seeking a challenging role, who has a good understanding of risk management frameworks in financial services. We need someone with proven experience operating in a regulated environment, and with a track record of defining and finding solutions. We are looking for candidates who can apply a flexible, proactive and thorough approach to shape new and emerging strategic direction within the firm. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within Chief Controls Office team and wider CIO. They will need to establish themselves quickly as a subject matter expert and leverage strong influencing and problem-solving skills to develop and then maintain productive working relationships across CIO teams globally, Three Lines of Defence stakeholders and key Business stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain the comprehensive Risk Management Procedure (RMP) framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices Ensure the RMP is current, fit-for-purpose, and reflects evolving business needs and regulatory expectations Lead periodic reviews and updates of the RMP to incorporate lessons learned, regulatory changes, and organizational developments Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities within the RMP framework Develop and maintain supporting documentation, templates, and guidance materials for RMP implementation Monitor adherence to the RMP across all business units and escalate non-compliance issues appropriately Help ensure effective tooling and