Asc. - AI Governance

Nomura 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

Nomura Services, India supports the group's global businesses. With worldclass capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group's global operations.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing

conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards

Function Overview

The Chief Data Office (CDO) plays a key role in defining and implementing the firm's data strategy and is responsible for defining and overseeing effective data, Cloud and AI governance for Nomura to enable data-driven regulatory compliance, data risk mitigation and improved data usability for analytics and AI. It is the central authority overseeing the Business and Corporate functions in complying with data, Cloud and AI governance requirements.

Role Purpose

Support the development, implementation and ongoing management and maintenance of Nomura's cloud data and AI frameworks. This role combines technical expertise with controls knowledge to enable enterprise adoption of Cloud and AI capabilities in line with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation requirements.

Role Description and Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for Cloud and AI deployments with a focus on control requirements for cross border data movements, data use and AI use; provide guidance to business and application owners on Cloud data and AI control requirements
• Support the efficient development, implementation, embedding, maintenance, ongoing monitoring and periodic testing of first- and second-line controls in accordance with cloud data and AI frameworks
• Contribute to and support continuous improvement in CDO governance processes and solutions in line with the CDO automation and digitisation strategy on Cloud and AI frameworks
• Track regulatory changes for Cloud data and AI, including assessing impact and change requirements
• Prepare reports and analysis for cloud data and AI risk management and monitoring, internal decision making and governance committees
• Support CDO data and AI literacy initiatives, including the design and delivery of training content

Qualification & Core Skills requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field3-5 years of experience in a technology risk, compliance or audit role
• Experience of working with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with ML / AI lifecycle management, and practical application of ML / AI concepts in controls design and implementation
• Working knowledge of regulatory, risk and compliance requirements for financial services
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills, experience with Python, SQL and Power BI is an advantage
• Experience with cloud-native risk management / controls monitoring platforms such as ServiceNow, Collibra and Alation is an advantage
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills

The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. The firm and its affiliates prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.