Job Title:  Learning and Development Specialist (Associate)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Learning and Development Specialist                     

Corporate Title: Associate                  

Department: Human Resources                      

Location:  London                  

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 www.nomura.com

Department Overview

The Learning Experience (LX) team is responsible for all aspects of Learning design, delivery and program management. Partnering closely with the Talent Management team, the LX team designs training and development interventions based on divisional business needs and delivers those interventions through classroom facilitation, online training and vendor partnerships. The team also partners closely with HR colleagues across EMEA, Learning and Talent colleagues in other regions, and cross-regional clients.

Overview:

The Learning Experience team members are responsible for the design and delivery of all learning deliverables, as well as learning program management across a variety of core curriculum courses. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded, highly collaborative individual to build their skills in program design and delivery, while being given sole accountability to program manage cross-divisional, cross-geographic core curriculum training. Whilst supporting the EMEA region, this role will work closely with peers in the global LX team and have the opportunity to interact with regional business stakeholders to fine tune their learning needs and co-design interventions alongside their Talent Management team colleagues. The role requires an individual who has a passion for getting involved in the day to day running of the learning curriculum and is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced industry, managing multiple pieces of work with competing deadlines and maintaining relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and colleagues.

Key objectives critical to success:

• Partner with Talent Management Leads to address Learning needs and design interventions focused on supporting tailored business strategies
• Commercial mindset and collaborative style in order to form partnerships with the HR Business Partners and key business stakeholders to execute impactful learning design and delivery
• Creative and innovative idea generation; embracing new approaches to engage learners and build capabilities
• Design, develop and facilitate learning programs
• Lead the Global Graduate Programs for Global Markets and Investment Banking divisions, partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver a seamless learning experience for our graduate class
• Collaborate with other members in LX team to create and executive strategies for junior talent development
• Source and manage vendors, working closely with the Talent coordinator and Talent Shared Services team on program execution.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in Learning & Development/Talent Management/HR
• Some experience in learning design and content creation
• Experience in and passion for facilitation and delivery of learning interventions, in person and online
• Strong project and learning program management skills
• Excellent written, oral and positive influential interpersonal skills required
• Proficient in Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Results-oriented and take a "hands-on" approach within team dynamic
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with SuccessFactors a plus

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
  
  

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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer