Diversity and Inclusion Associate

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

P urpose
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team works closely with the Global Diversity Working Group, Asia ex-Japan senior management team and across a range of business divisions to:

• 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 embedding the strategy and creating accountability and focus.

• Drive organizational culture and engagement

Role description
This role is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to work with the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Asia ex-Japan to deliver on the above objectives by:

• Managing the development, design, planning, and execution of the firm's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, events, and special projects.

• Reviewing people analytics and data to inform the global/regional DEI strategy and effectiveness of DEI initiatives

• Partnering with HR, business leaders, Employee Resource Groups, and external vendors.
Additional responsibilities could include but not limited to:

• Working closely with the recruiting team (lateral and Early Careers) to coordinate and strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts

• Serving as key liaison with the firm's four Employee Resource Groups to ensure their planning, budgeting, and programming align with the firm's DEI strategy.

• Preparing responses to industry benchmarking surveys, audits, and external awards

• Conducting ongoing research on DEI trends and best practices

• Partnering closely with Corporate Communications on DEI-related branding and marketing content

• Facilitating and managing DEI training programs both at a global and regional level

• Collaborating) with global colleagues on global DEI programs and strategy

• Managing the regional D&I budget

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion or HR Consulting

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning; within Human Resource, or Learning & Development, or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion area

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management or program management

• Minimum a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited tertiary institution

• Persistent and agile self-starter who thrives on collaboration, partnership, innovation, and demonstrates a creative mind-set

• Demonstrates a strong passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is passionate about challenging the status quo and thinking outside of the box

• Demonstrated ability to create strategies, milestones, and metrics

• Strong written skills as they are required to help with script writing, internal & external communications on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics

• High level of proficiency in PowerPoint. Must be able to create presentations for senior level audiences

• Must be an independent thinker, results-oriented, possess strong organization skills, strong customer focus and orientation

• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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