Job Title:  Internal Communications Associate

Corporate Title:  Associate

Department: Corporate Communications

Location: New York

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $95K and $105K/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

Working in a busy Corporate Communications department, you’ll play a key role in the Internal Communications Americas team, providing support to the Head of Internal Communications Americas and delivering on day-to-day execution of our internal communication strategy and plan. You’ll be creative and use good judgment, with exceptional copywriting and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to make internal communications sound less corporate and more engaging.

Responsibilities: 

• Providing overall support to the Head of Internal Communications for the Americas, delivering on our internal communications strategy and associated calendar of activities. Activities may include drafting messaging, event management and logistics, distribution lists and mailboxes, updating the intranet, and managing internal communication tools.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business and the Communications team to ensure communications are effective and joined up.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across the region and developing/reviewing communications around topics including inclusion, compliance, HR, culture, regional events, business updates, etc. to ensure messaging is consistent and stakeholders feels supported.
• Managing and updating internal communication channels and tracking their effectiveness (e.g., email, events, intranet, campaigns, etc). 

Skills:

This is a great role for a junior level person, with experience working in financial services, looking to take the next step up. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience navigating and achieving success in complex matrixed organizations.

You'll demonstrate:

• Superb copywriting skills with the ability to deliver information in a clear and concise manner
• Comprehensive understanding of the communications mix, together with an understanding of internal communications best practice
• Very strong communications planning skills – the role involves a strong focus on writing/editing, as well as providing air traffic control across a wide variety of stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of internal communications channels and measurement

• • Ability to work within team-oriented global culture, handling sensitive information under pressure
  • Ability to be flexible and multi-task on a daily basis, managing ongoing projects as well as ad-hoc issues that demand immediate attention - strong organizational skills are a must

*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