Job Title:  Head of Early Careers Recruitment, Americas (VP)

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: HR          

Location: New York    

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160K and $180K/year*

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 Early Careers Team sits within the HR department and is split across four segments: Investment Banking, Global Markets, Corporate Functions, and Information Technology. 

Role description:

• Reports to the International Head of Talent Acquisition
• Manage and develop the Americas Early Careers recruitment team
• Lead Early Careers recruitment strategy across Americas region (Investment Banking, Global Markets, Corporate Functions, and Information Technology), aligning hiring outcomes with the firm's long-term talent and business objectives
• Oversee operational execution of internship and graduate program hiring from attraction through onboarding
• Act as regional subject-matter expert, providing strategic guidance and market insights to business stakeholders
• Drive innovation in assessment, selection, and program structure to meet evolving business and talent needs
• Partner with global Early Careers leadership in EMEA and Asia Ex. Japan to deliver consistent, high-quality candidate experience while adapting to local market requirements
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and HR partners to forecast hiring demand and design scalable talent pipelines
• Develop and lead Early Careers attraction strategies across the Americas region
• Monitor and drive candidate conversion throughout the offer process, partnering with business and recruitment teams to secure acceptances
• Use data and market intelligence to assess hiring effectiveness and continuously improve program design and delivery
• Compile and analyze recruitment metrics, track offer-to-acceptance ratios, and provide regular reporting on hiring volumes, conversion rates, and program performance to business and HR leadership
• Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and local employment legislation

Key objectives critical to success:

Along with proven recruitment experience (ideally campus recruitment), we are looking for a driven individual who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and building strong relationships at all levels.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 6+ years of Early Careers Recruitment experience, preferably at a financial institution
• Min of 2 years of management experience 
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Strong communication and relationship management skills; client-facing and credible with ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build networks quickly
• Results-orientated: ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients
• Proven Project Management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and project plan on an annual basis
• Forward thinking; ability to foresee the impact of emerging trends/patterns
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Positive attitude, flexible mindset a strong team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves
• Able to thrive in a deadline-driven and fast paced environment
• Ability to travel as required

Nomura Leadership Behaviors 

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, 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”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer