Job Title:  Head of Corporate Real Estate & Services, Korea

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

Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership & Compliance
   • Oversee end-to-end CRES operations, including:

1. • • Engineering infrastructure and office space management
     • Facilities and fixed asset management
     • Property insurance, travel logistics, and general services (meetings, dining, mail/reprographics, company vehicles)

2. • Ensure strict adherence to local legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
     
     
3. Strategic Real Estate & Space Optimization
   • Collaborate with the regional team to align local real estate strategy with business objectives
   • Manage office leases, subleases, and space utilization to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
     
     
4. Innovation & Process Improvement
   • Drive continuous enhancement of CRES processes through innovative solutions, benchmarking, and best practices
   • Evaluate and implement improvements to boost operational effectiveness, efficiency, and risk management
     
     
5. Regional Initiative Leadership
   • Champion regional CRES initiatives locally, taking ownership of selected projects to deliver measurable impact
   • Contribute actively to regional improvement and innovation initiatives
     
     
6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless CRES service delivery.
   • Partner with IT and business units to support technology initiatives and critical infrastructure needs.
   • Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and outsourced service providers to optimize cost, quality, and innovation.
     
     
7. Risk & Continuity Planning
   • Establish robust incident management, business continuity, and escalation protocols.
   • Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, and corporate governance frameworks.

8. Financial & Resource Stewardship
   • Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and strategic allocation.
   • Review resource requirements and operating models to enhance operational agility and cost efficiency.

Requirements:

1. Experience & Expertise:
   • Minimum 10 years of CRES management experience, with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
   • Proven track record in banking/financial services, with deep understanding of large-scale corporate premises needs.
   • Expertise in local building codes, regulations, and commercial construction practices (contracts, leases, budget/schedule management).
     
     
2. Leadership & Strategic Skills:
   • Ability to balance regional strategic oversight with granular local execution.
   • Exceptional interpersonal skills to lead culturally diverse teams and influence senior stakeholders.
   • Strong negotiation acumen for managing multiple vendors and delivering high-service outcomes in complex commercial environments.
     
     
3. Operational Excellence:
   • Highly motivated with sharp business acumen and outstanding written/oral communication skills.
   • Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
   • Client-centric mindset with a collaborative yet challenging approach to drive results.

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

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER:  This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer