Global Head of Asset Servicing (Executive Director)

Job Title: Global Head of Asset Servicing  Corporate Title: Executive Director Department: Operations Location: London   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 . Role Overview: We are seeking a highly accomplished Executive Director, Head of Asset Servicing to assume senior ownership of our asset servicing function Globally based in London This is a high-profile leadership position carrying significant organisational weight, with accountability for the strategic direction, operational performance, and people leadership of both onshore and offshore teams. Role Description: Strategic Leadership

Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for the asset servicing function, ensuring alignment with the firm's overarching business objectives Act as a member of the senior Operations leadership team in London, contributing to global and regional strategic initiatives and representing the asset servicing function at the executive level Drive the evolution of the operating model, identifying opportunities to enhance scalability, resilience, and competitive differentiation Champion a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across all locations

Global Team Leadership

Provide executive-level leadership to a globally distributed workforce spanning onshore and offshore locations Set the tone for team culture, performance standards, and professional development across the function globally Attract, develop, and retain senior talent, building a strong leadership pipeline within the asset servicing organisation Navigate the complexities of managing diverse, cross-cultural teams, ensuring consistency of standards while respecting local nuances

Operational Accountability

Hold ultimate accountability for the end-to-end delivery of asset servicing operations, including corporate actions, income processing, proxy voting, tax, reconciliations, and custody management Ensure all teams — onshore and offshore — operate within agreed SLAs, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks Oversee the design and governance of KPIs and operational metrics, driving a data-led approach to performance management Serve as the senior escalation point for critical operational incidents, providing decisive leadership and ensuring timely resolution

Transformation & Innovation

Sponsor and lead major transformation programmes, including automation, AI adoption, process re-engineering, and offshoring/nearshoring strategies Partner with Technology and Change Management teams to evaluate and implement next-generation platforms and tools Drive cost optimisation initiatives without compromising service quality or risk posture Represent the function in firmwide change governance forums and investment committees

Risk, Controls & Governance

Maintain executive accountability for the control environment across all asset servicing activities globally Ensure robust frameworks are in place for operational risk identification, escalation, and remediation Engage proactively with Compliance, Legal, and Risk functions to ensure adherence to evolving regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions Represent the function in senior risk and governance committees, including Board-level reporting where required

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

Build and maintain trusted relationships with the most senior internal and