Company overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. 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.

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Department Overview:

The Corporate Communications team manages all communication activities for Nomura, including Media Relations, Internal Communications, Branding & Marketing and Community Affairs. As a member of the media relations team, you will play a role in promoting and protecting the reputation of the bank. We will look to you to deliver day-to-day promotion of the firm as well as developing and maintaining key relationships with journalists and people throughout the business, providing excellent media relations advice and support.‍

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Role overview:

Working in a busy Corporate Communications department, you will lead Nomura’s Social Impact program in the Americas region. You’ll report directly into the Head of Corporate Communications EMEA, Americas and work closely with senior internal stakeholders to lead on the development, communication, planning, management, evaluation and reporting of the Social Impact function.

The Nomura Group’s social impact strategy focuses on ‘building a better society’ and targets interventions through an education and employability lens. We are looking for a dynamic and passionate professional to develop, build and lead our social impact program in the Americas region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter with a proven track record in social impact to make their mark at an exciting time of growth.‍

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of Nomura’s Americas Social Impact strategy, ensuring alignment with our global governance and clearly communicate the key strategy objectives to our stakeholders
• Develop and manage senior stakeholder relationships across the business to embed and enhance visibility of, and understanding about, the Americas social impact programme
• Manage relationships with key non-profit partners in the region, ensuring effective delivery of the partnership and ongoing partnership governance
• Oversee the Social Impact Americas budget, including monitoring and approving expenditure within certain limits
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the DEI, Early Careers and Lateral Recruitment teams, to deliver strategically impactful social impact programming
• Working with Internal Communications, oversee and approve the firm’s employee engagement activities and communications campaigns delivered in support of Social Impact Americas
• Management of the region’s disaster response programming, including response planning, internal communications and co-ordination with global counterparts
• Develop and manage the region’s volunteerism and fundraising programmes
• Liaise with global counterparts to collaborate and share best practice
• Identify opportunities to receive recognition and external endorsement through a calendar of industry awards
• Increase engagement and visibility through the delivery of internal and external communications campaigns
• Develop, oversee and delivery regional and global reporting analytics related to Social Impact‍

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Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 5+ years of experience leading a social impact program in a complex matrix organization.
• 2+ years of experience in a social impact / community affairs role within financial services organization
• Excellent understanding of and interest in education and/or employability as well as other social issues.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written with a focus on detail.
• Excellent influential skills outlining business rationale behind corporate non-profit involvement and the wider social impact landscape.
• Knowledge of managing a charitable foundation would also be beneficial.
• Confidential engaging with senior stakeholders including board level
• Experience managing non-profit fundraising campaigns
• Experience leading corporate volunteerism programs
• Experience of coordinating, communicating and evaluating social impact programs
• A demonstrable history of successful event planning and delivery
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task on a daily basis; managing ongoing projects as well as ad-hoc issues that demand immediate attention

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Salary & Benefits

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $105K and $130K /year*.

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.