Liquidity Manager - Vice President (m|f|x) Frankfurt

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets in the East and West, Nomura serves the needs of individuals, institutions, corporations, 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 thoughtful leadership.

Nomura’s Finance department manages the company’s financial operations and provides financial guidance to support business decision-making. The team collaborates with senior leadership, business units, and stakeholders to develop effective financial strategies, providing guidance on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to align financial operations with business objectives. Nomura’s Finance team specializes in financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, and capital management, and is known for providing exceptional service to clients. With a strong track record, a commitment to innovation, and a global reach, Nomura’s Finance department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry. 

As part of Nomura’s European expansion, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: the operational discipline and long-term perspective of a Japanese financial institution combined with the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of European markets. This unique cultural blend creates an environment where thoughtful resource management coexists with innovative problem-solving.

Join a high-caliber team of experienced Treasury professionals with backgrounds at leading global banks. The Continental Europe Liquidity Management Team works in close partnership with our London EMEA Treasury hub, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and professional development are prioritized.

Join Nomura Financial Products Europe (NFPE) as Vice President – Liquidity Manager, a pivotal role managing liquidity, funding, and regulatory compliance across our €20 billion European balance sheet. Based in Frankfurt, you will serve as a senior member of the Continental Europe Liquidity Management Team, reporting directly to the Head of Liquidity Management and working in close partnership with our London EMEA Treasury hub and Nomura Group Treasury.

This VP-level position offers a unique combination of strategic influence and operational accountability. As the designated representative for the Head of Liquidity Management, you will advise business units and senior leadership on the liquidity implications of strategic initiatives while ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance. You will have direct submission authority for regulatory liquidity reporting to the Bundesbank, positioning you as the primary regulatory liaison for NFPE liquidity matters.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of Japanese, European, and global regulatory frameworks, gaining exposure to cross-border liquidity management challenges unique to internationally active banking groups. You will shape liquidity frameworks for Nomura’s growing EU operations with direct visibility to C-suite executives, regulatory authorities, and regional leadership.

Tasks

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Own and continuously enhance NFPE’s liquidity management governance framework, driving improvements in documentation, controls, and process efficiency to strengthen the robustness of finance processes
• Act as the designated representative for the Head of Liquidity Management on liquidity matters, exercising delegated authority during absences or as assigned
• Advise senior management and business units on the liquidity implications of strategic initiatives, business transactions, change management efforts, and day-to-day operations
• Monitor the evolving EU and German regulatory landscape (CRR/CRD), proactively assess the impact on NFPE operations, and drive the implementation of necessary process adaptations

Regulatory Accountability & Reporting:

• Hold direct submission authority for regulatory liquidity reporting to the Bundesbank Extranet, serving as the primary regulatory interface for NFPE liquidity matters
• Coordinate and review regulatory liquidity reporting submissions (LCR, ALMM, NSFR, Asset Encumbrance, IRRBB), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
• Prepare presentations and materials for senior management and regulatory bodies, clearly articulating liquidity positions, stress testing results, and regulatory developments
• Coordinate regulatory engagement and supervisory interactions related to Treasury activities within NFPE

Liquidity & Risk Management:

• Execute daily liquidity management across a €20 billion balance sheet spanning multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with external and internal minimum requirements while taking into account NFPE’s business plan and cost optimization
• Monitor and control liquidity risk exposures, ensuring that all risks are adequately reflected in liquidity stress testing and the Unsecured Funding Framework
• Review and validate Group-developed liquidity stress testing models (MCO framework) for NFPE-specific application, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and the business profile
• Monitor and control outsourced tasks and deliverables in accordance with specified KPIs and KRIs 

Operational Excellence & Collaboration:

• Adhere to the EMEA Finance Operating Model by completing assigned tasks within the joint Treasury Book of Work between the London and Frankfurt Treasury teams for both liquidity management and regulatory reporting
• Maintain robust documentation and control environments for all processes under your responsibility, supporting internal and external audit requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and responding to inquiries regarding liquidity management practices
• Maintain strong working relationships with the Front Office, Middle Office, and support functions, ensuring that treasury considerations are integrated into business decisions
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to strengthen the robustness and efficiency of liquidity management and regulatory reporting processes

Project Leadership:

• Support, drive, and direct the implementation of strategic projects relevant to Treasury and Finance functions as needed
• Lead specialized initiatives with visibility across regional and global leadership

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Professional Experience:

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in treasury, liquidity management, or balance sheet management within investment banking, broker-dealer, or global banking environments
• Demonstrated experience managing liquidity for regulated financial institutions, with direct exposure to regulatory reporting and interactions with supervisory authorities
• Proven track record operating at the VP level or equivalent, with experience presenting to senior management and/or regulatory bodies
• Prior experience in European banking operations with an understanding of multi-entity, cross-border liquidity management is preferred

Education & Technical Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred)
• Deep understanding of the EU regulatory banking framework (CRR/CRD, BRRD) and liquidity regulatory metrics and requirements (LCR, NSFR, ALMM, Asset Encumbrance, IRRBB, ILAAP)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and analysis (required)
• Experience with treasury management systems and regulatory reporting platforms (COREP, FINREP, Bundesbank Extranet preferred)
• Working knowledge of data visualization and analytics tools (PowerBI, Alteryx, or similar) preferred
• Familiarity with liquidity stress testing methodologies and frameworks (MCO or equivalent)

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex liquidity and regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare board-level materials and regulatory submissions
• Strong executive presence and credibility to represent the Treasury function with business units, senior management, and external regulators
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly scrutinized, regulated environment with meticulous attention to detail and governance
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple business lines, legal entities, regions, and time zones within a matrix organization
• Resilience and composure under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands and drive initiatives to completion
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement

That awaits you

Nomura Competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Foster Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively improve productivity.

Enhance Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity by promoting knowledge sharing. 

Inclusion 

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace, and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect).

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Location

Rathenauplatz 1, DE-60313 Frankfurt am Main