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Department Overview

The role sits within the Markets Advisory and Documentation Legal Department reporting into the product lead of the Advisory Team. The Advisory Team sits alongside the Masters Documentation Team and the Structured Confirmation Team.

As a department, we provide an intellectually stimulating environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. The department also has a strong charity and diversity focus, with strong encouragement to participate in internal networks or charitable initiatives.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic lawyer to join a team advising on regulatory matters including relating to EMIR, SEC/CFTC, PRA/FCA as they relate to derivatives and funding documentation as well as participate in implementation workstreams.

The candidate will have core knowledge of derivative and funding products and the regulations that apply to them. The candidate will be able to manage regulatory workstreams independently, escalates as appropriate, liaises with internal stakeholders, and will be a strong team player.

Key Experience

• Qualified Regulatory lawyer, ideally 3 years PQE
• EMIR clearing and reporting obligations
• margin requirements (IM/VM)
• CRR netting rules and the netting impact on capital/leverage ratio
• CCP documentation requirements and clearing agreements
• Terms of Business
• MiFid requirements
• regulatory change implementation across master documentation
• Creating and enhancing internal procedures and framework documents

Qualities

• Ability to work independently on regulatory matters with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong analytical and advisory skills
• The ability to manage different priorities

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the 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 evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, 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.