VP, Sr. Principal Production Services (Malaysia)

Job title: Sr Principal Production Services

Corporate Title: Vice President

Division: Group Technology (IT)

Location: Malaysia

Company overview:
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

Department overview:
Nomura's IT department provides technology solutions to support the company's business activities. The team works closely with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective IT strategies, providing guidance on technology selection and implementation while ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability. Nomura's IT team specializes in software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data analytics and is known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record and commitment to innovation and global reach, Nomura's IT department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Role description:
Responsible for the direction of all activities of the firm’s information systems & technology functions in Korea and provide/coordinate wise scope of IT knowledge and experience not only to IT staff but also business lines.
• Oversee all information systems development and technology functions
• Oversee operations planning functions in order to improve efficiency and decrease operational risks in IT
• Provide branch wise business supporting plan and IT risk management plan
• IT department resource administration and balance management
• Maintain IT policy and procedure in line with group and external supervision bodies
• Ensure proper and cost effective business continuity and disaster recovery IT environment
• Ensure IT policies, guidance are fully implemented in country
• Build strong relationships within the company and with external partners to facilitate successful project delivery, problem-solving, and innovation. Act as a bridge between business users, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
• Act as local CISO to support global/regional cyber security initiatives.
• Joint force with AeJ IT to support global or regional IT initiatives.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
• Degree in Computer Science
• Equivalent technical skill/or certification for MS Windows / UNIX / Database system
• IT security or internal control certification (preferred)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in IT preferably in financial institutions
• Business application programming or system architect background in Securities is required at least 2 – 3 years
• At least 5 years of IT Project Management Experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex IT issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong background in managing relationships between business users, vendors, and internal IT teams to deliver impactful results.
• Sound understanding of cyber security issues and best practice.
• Relevant experience in handling IT infrastructure.

Diversity Statement:
Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.