Job Title:  Corporate Event Manager

Job Title: Corporate Event Manager 

Department: Global Markets

Location: New York

Corporate Title: Vice President

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,000-$250,000 per year*

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

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Department Overview:

The Wholesale Events department is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of client-facing events for Nomura. Our primary mission is to create and deliver high-impact experiences that strengthen client relationships, enhance brand reputation, and support the broader business objectives of Nomura.

Role Description / Areas of responsibility:

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Vice President Event Manager to join our team. This role encompasses event planning, strategic development, and operational execution for our financial services organization, combining advanced event strategy and management expertise to deliver exceptional corporate events and conferences.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

Event Strategy Development

• Design and implement event strategies for various stakeholder groups
• Manage comprehensive event calendars and strategic roadmaps for annual planning cycles
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure event success and ROI using Cvent

Event Management & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute conferences, corporate events, and client entertainment activities
• Manage all aspects of event logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, and on-site execution
• Oversee audio-visual requirements, food and beverage services, and catering operations
• Oversee budget planning, allocation, and financial performance across all events
• Coordinate with Corporate Communications team on integrated marketing and communication strategies
• Ensure seamless event delivery from initial concept through post-event analysis

Registration & Database Management

• Manage the end-to-end registration process, including setting up registration forms and managing attendee data
• Maintain and manage registration databases, ensuring all participant information is kept confidential and accurate
• Provide on-site registration support and help with post-event reporting

Communication & Administrative Support

• Draft and distribute invitations, confirmation emails, reminders, and other essential communications to registered attendees
• Assist with on-site registration and check-in procedures, including distributing event materials and addressing attendee questions
• Handle daily administrative tasks, including tracking event history, managing event databases, and assisting with monthly reports
• Manage the Nomura event closet, including inventory and organization of promotional items

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring optimal value and service delivery
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, venues, and service providers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments and business units

Budget Management

• Support the team in managing event budgets and processing expense reports
• Track corporate event and team expenses

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of conference planning experience required, with demonstrated success in large-scale event execution
• Financial services industry event experience mandatory
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder events in fast-paced environments

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities (both written and oral)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Detail-oriented approach with collaborative team player mentality
• Adaptability and resilience in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with relevant certifications in event management or hospitality a plus
• Understanding of financial services regulatory environment and client relationship protocols

This role offers the opportunity to shape event strategy at the highest organizational level while maintaining hands-on involvement in execution and delivery of corporate events.

Nomura Leaderahip Behaviours
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
Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). 

*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. 

If hired in the U.S., 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”. 

**US FINANCE ONLY** Applicants for this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas for this position at this time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer