Company overview

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We 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.

Job title:                 Head of Diversity. Equity& Inclusion        
Corporate Title:      Executive Director 
Department:           Human Resources
Location:               London

Company overview
Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset 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

Purpose:

Working closely with the EMEA Executive team and across a range of business divisions, the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for EMEA will:
•    Align inclusion, equality and diversity strategy with business outcomes.
•    Ensure conscious inclusion is built into people, client and supplier policies, practices and initiatives.
•    Make a critical difference by executing upon elements of the existing DEI strategy and continuing to drive accountability and focus.  

Key objectives critical to success:
•    Lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activities, initiatives and practices by serving as a subject matter expert in the space across the firm ensuring buy-in, engagement and commitment at all levels.  
•    Provide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion insight and guidance on best practice to support strategic thinking and commercial success particularly in relation to people processes, culture and behaviours.  
•    Provide SME expertise to the broader HR team, Conduct & Culture team, Corporate Communications and other business stakeholders.  
•    Continue to drive and execute upon existing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy to ensure it continues to be aligned to business goals and deliver a timeline of key projects /priorities. 
•    Partner with MI team to further the use of data analytics to inform plans and measure success.
•    Oversee our approach to our inclusion networks, ensuring best practice and alignment of their activities with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy.  
•    Plan and execute a range of high impact events and campaigns to drive engagement with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across the firm.
•    Work with the HR Business Partner & Recruitment Teams and collaborate with our charity partners to develop programmes to attract and retain diverse talent pipelines and achieve the firm’s goals / targets.
•    Ensure all the firm’s structures, processes and systems are free from biases and reinforce the changes in behaviour that are required to deliver a truly inclusive workplace and our publicly declared targets.  

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:
•    A proven track record of linking Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activity with both organisational and commercial benefits.
•    Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering outcomes.
•    Adept in gathering and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and communicating conclusions in clear and compelling way.
•    Excellent persuasion and influencing skills.
•    A skilful negotiator, with the ability to demonstrate both resilience and collaboration.
•    A change management specialist able to create / deliver change initiatives and inspire others to get behind them.
•    Proven experience of establishing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
•    Experience of successfully working with senior leadership to help design and implement projects and programme

Nomura competencies
Trusted Partner
    Besides having a high level of expertise as a financial service professional, strive to retain clients’ trust
    Make appropriate decisions in all circumstances to ensure that Nomura will remain a Trusted Partner 
Entrepreneurial leadership
    Drive change across the organization by predicting change in the environment 
Teamwork 
Collaboration 
    Collaborate with different people across the organization, and leverage the diversity to contribute to the growth and profitability of Nomura as a whole organization
Influence
    Drive strategies and clarify responsibilities of one’s business area, and motivate others to contribute towards business success
Integrity
    Influence others to fully understand the significance and importance of corporate philosophy, professional ethic, compliance, risk management, and code of conduct, and make decisions to take actions accordingly in any circumstance 

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. 

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 creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We 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.