Markets Regulatory Lawyer (Vice President)

Job Title

• Markets Regulatory Lawyer (Vice President)

Location

• London, GB

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced regulatory lawyer to join the Markets Advisory regulatory advice across Global Markets products, including derivatives, repo and the finance function with CRR compliance, and (ii) reviewing venue agreement escalations arising from Nomura's terms of business.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on the interpretation of regulatory requirements impacting derivatives: repo and securities lending expertise, sound legal judgment and the ability to manage complex regulatory different stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice in relation to derivatives repo and securities lending documentation;
• Support the Masters Documentation Team on the more complex questions relating to margin under different regulatory regimes;
• Advise on the application and implementation of regulatory frameworks, including US SEC and CFTC rules;
• Support the Compliance and trade reporting functions with regulatory interpret MIFID and EMIR;
• Provide legal support regarding capital/base requirements applicable lending documentation;
• Advise on clearing arrangement, 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 external counsel as appropriate.

Key Experience and Skills

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

Values and Culture

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

Right to Work

• The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide a qualified gate.

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 all 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 require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.