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Global Synthetic Platform and EMEA Head of Prime Product Development

Nomura
CompanyNomura
CategoryFinance
LocationLondon
RemoteOn-site
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted10 Aug 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workable)
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Description
Company overview 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 Global Synthetic Platform and EMEA Head of Prime Product Development Executive Director | Global Markets | London Role Purpose Lead 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 Responsibilitie Strategic Partnership & Business Development Partner with Prime Business Leadership to align product strategy to business growth plans and revenue targets Evolve the Prime Platform to meet client demand and ensure fit-for-purpose capabilities Manage competing priorities across global Prime businesses and Corporate Functions, driving prioritization balancing growth, scale, regulatory requirements, and platform capacity Identify revenue opportunities, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies and deliver results Leverage business growth as the case for technology investment, building ROI-driven business cases Product & Platform Leadership Global accountability for Synthetic Prime; Own end-to-end EMEA Prime product development Deep expertise: Equity Swaps, Synthetic Prime/Delta-1, Cash Prime, and Equity Financing Understand new business demands and translate into optimal F2B process and platform solutions, engaging Legal, Compliance, Operations and Finance teams Partner with Technology leadership and global platform teams to deliver scalable architecture Manage vendor platforms for Swap trade capture, matching, lifecycle management Operational Excellence & Risk Management Champion operational risk reduction and improved regulatory compliance across Prime product suite Implement efficiency improvements and strengthen control frameworks across F2B processes Establish governance structures and accountability frameworks for product development and delivery Stakeholder & Budget Management Independently face off to senior Business, Technology, and Control stakeholders Lead technology and resourcing budget planning, securing funding for strategic investments Communicate at all levels: technical depth to specialists; strategic updates to senior management Essential Skills & Experience Product Expertise Swap product expert with deep knowledge of Synthetic PB/Delta-1, Cash PB, and Equity Financing Strong knowledge of Global Synthetic Prime market practices, competitive landscape, and vendor platforms Proven experience of client engagement translating needs into product requirements Experience driving control improvements, designing risk frameworks and process optimization Strong F2B process knowledge; Middle Office experience highly advantageous Leadership & Technology Senior operational track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in Equities/Prime Exceptional stakeholder management across Business, Technology, Operations, Control functions Independent operator facing off to senior leaders and technology budget committees Translate business growth into scalable platform capabilities and technology investments Ability to manage competing priorities and drive consensus across global businesses