Fixed Income Settlement Specialist

Nomura

Fixed Income Settlement Specialist providing expert-level support for the IMPACT Fixed Income Settlement platform at Nomura. Leading upgrades and managing stakeholder expectations in a high-stakes environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert-level support for the IMPACT Fixed Income Settlement platform, ensuring seamless daily operations and resolving complex technical and operational issues
Lead and execute IMPACT system upgrades, including planning, testing, implementation, and post-upgrade validation
Manage and resolve production issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to settlement operations and maintaining SLA compliance
Oversee User Acceptance Testing cycles, coordinating with business users, managing test scenarios, and ensuring comprehensive validation of system changes
Effectively manage expectations across multiple stakeholder groups, including trading desks, operations teams, technology partners, and senior management
Utilize Cognos platform for reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards to support business decision-making
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Fixed Income Settlement, maintaining critical operational knowledge within the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

15-20 years of hands-on experience supporting Fixed Income Settlement platforms
Proven track record of managing IMPACT system upgrades from planning through implementation
Demonstrated experience with Cognos platform for reporting and analytics
Strong background in UAT management and production support in a financial services environment
Deep understanding of Fixed Income products including government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and derivatives
Expert knowledge of settlement workflows, reconciliation processes, and exception management
Proficiency in troubleshooting complex settlement issues and implementing solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Sign-on bonus
Restricted stock units
Discretionary awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

Troubleshooting Complex Settlement IssuesSettlement WorkflowsReconciliation ProcessesException ManagementFixed Income Products Knowledge

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementExpectation Management