Markets Regulatory Lawyer (Vice President)

Job Title

• Markets Regulatory Lawyer (Vice President)

Location

• London, UK

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced regulatory lawyer to join the Markets Advisory team to provide regulatory advice on Global Markets products, including derivatives, repo, and the finance function—with a focus on CRR compliance—and (ii) to review escalations regarding trading venue agreements arising from Nomura's terms of business.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in providing guidance on the interpretation of regulatory requirements affecting derivatives: expertise in repo and securities lending, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage complex regulatory issues involving various stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice regarding derivatives, repo, and securities lending documentation;
• Support the Masters Documentation Team with more complex questions regarding margin under different regulatory regimes;
• Provide guidance on the application and implementation of regulatory frameworks, including U.S. SEC and CFTC rules;
• Support the compliance and trade reporting functions with regard to the interpretation of MiFID and EMIR;
• Provide legal support regarding capital and minimum capital requirements applicable to lending documentation;
• Provide advice on clearing arrangements, including CCP documentation;
• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation, including terms of business, and contribute to legal training and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives within the Documentation Legal Department;
• Liaise with and manage outside counsel as appropriate.

Key Experience and Skills

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional with relevant post-qualification experience;
• Knowledge and experience with derivatives, repo, and securities lending documentation;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• A strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality;

Values and Culture

• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivation
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Proactively engage in professional development and enhance team productivity through
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and diversity of perspectives.

Right to Work

• The UK government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by restricting employment-based immigration. Please note that while we are able to consider applications from overseas workers outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa), we can only hire them if we can provide a qualified position.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
• If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.