AEJ Trade Repository Reporting VP

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: AEJ Trade Repository Reporting VP

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Operations

Location: Singapore

 

Department Overview:

Looking for an experienced Vice President to manage the OTC Derivative Trade Repository (TR) reporting function across multiple AEJ jurisdictions, including HKMA (Hong Kong), MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), and KRX-TR (South Korea).

 

Role Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and complaint reporting to the relevant trade repositories, while driving operational excellence, exception management, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

This is a critical regulatory function requiring subject matter expertise in OTC derivatives reporting, strong control mindset, and the ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscapes.

 

Role Description:

Trade Repository Reporting

• Manage the end-to-end TR reporting process for OTC derivatives across HKMA, MAS, ASIC, and KRX-TR jurisdictions
• Ensure all reportable transactions are submitted accurately and within regulatory timelines to the relevant trade repositories (e.g., DTCC GTR, HKTR, KTRS portal, etc.)
• Monitor and resolve daily reporting exceptions, breaks, and rejections through robust controls and escalation frameworks
• Maintain and enhance the daily control suite, including reconciliations, completeness checks, and accuracy validations
• Stay updated of regulatory developments, rule changes, and rewrite initiatives and lead implementation efforts

Regulatory Change & Data Management

• Manage the assessment, planning, and implementation of TR reporting post-rewrite and regulatory amendments across jurisdictions
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and parallel reporting activities during transition periods
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of reporting logic, rules, and data mapping

Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust control framework for TR reporting
• Produce regular MI/reporting dashboards for senior management and governance forums
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory surveys and reviews
• Ensure adherence to the firm's operational risk and control policies

Stakeholder Engagement & Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact for TR reporting matters with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Trading Desks, Technology, and Operations
• Collaborate closely with technology teams on system enhancements, defect resolution, and automation initiatives
• Engage with external stakeholders including trade repositories, regulators, and industry bodies as required

Data Standards & Technical Expertise

• Apply working knowledge of FpML and/or ISO 20022 messaging standards as they relate to OTC derivative reporting
• Ensure alignment with global data standards including CDE (Critical Data Elements), UPI, UTI, and LEI requirements
• Drive data quality improvements and remediation initiatives

 

Skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge required:

• Min 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on regulatory reporting or post-trade operations
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in OTC derivative trade repository reporting
• Multi-jurisdictional expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience across at least two of the following regimes (all four are ideal):
• HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority)
• MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
• ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)
• KRX-TR (Korea Exchange Trade Repository)
• Demonstrated understanding of OTC derivative products (IRS, CDS, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities)
• Proven experience in building and managing daily exception monitoring controls, break resolution, and reconciliation processes
• Working knowledge of FpML and/or ISO 20022 reporting models and message schemas
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Alteryx and PowerBI is an added advantage
• Awareness of regulatory rewrite programmes and their impact on reporting obligations
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with Compliance, Trading Desks, Technology, and Operations teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

 

 

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.

 

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer