Job Title:Analyst/Associate, Executive Office, Global Markets & Investment Banking

Analyst/Associate, Executive Office, Global Markets & Investment Banking

Job Code: 11527 Country: US City: New York Skill Category: Global Wholesale Strategy

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.

Job Description: This role operates within the office of the Head of Wholesale to support key initiatives and ensure the smooth running of Nomura's Wholesale Division (encompassing Global Markets and Investment Banking) across businesses and regions in a dynamic market environment. The Analyst will be an integral member of the Executive Office, serving as a critical coordination point between the Head of Wholesale and various stakeholders. They will partner closely with the Strategy team on firm-wide presentations and deliverables, work with business COOs across the division, and collaborate with corporate functions including Strategy, HR, Finance, Technology, Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Communications. The role holder will directly support the Head of Wholesale across a broad range of responsibilities, including coordinating strategic communications, managing executive meetings and committees, supporting client engagement initiatives, and helping facilitate division-wide priorities. This position offers unique exposure to senior leadership and requires exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain discretion while managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Executive meetings: Orchestrate executive committees and management offsites including developing meeting agendas, coordinating with senior stakeholders, taking notes and tracking follow-up actions, and working with Events team to plan offsites
• Employee engagement: Drive positive workplace culture by partnering with businesses, HR, and employee groups to organize various events (e.g. networking receptions, lunch and learns, fireside chats), drive employee recognition initiatives, and support talent priorities while serving as a key liaison between senior management and employees
• Client engagement: Partner with Senior Relationship Management team to ensure Head of Wholesale is thoroughly prepared for client meetings, help coordinate necessary follow-ups, plan for important conferences and events, and support client outreach
• Internal communications: Support town halls, draft and review announcements and other written messages, develop talking points for speaking engagements, and generate creative communication strategies to enhance engagement and information flow across the organization, partnering closely with Corporate Communications
• External communications: Coordinate media engagements with Corporate Communications, support development of media talking points and messaging to strengthen the profile of the Wholesale Division, and manage social media presence for division head
• Firm deliverables: Coordinate with Strategy team on developing high-impact presentations for firm management committee, board of directors, regulatory meetings, budget discussions, and firm-wide events, crafting compelling talking points that align with organizational objectives

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 1-3 years of experience at a financial services, media, or consulting firm. Excellent organizational and planning skills, with strategic mindset and capacity to anticipate needs. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success communicating effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience in executive communications, presentation development, and messaging. Proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment and high level of discretion when handling sensitive information. Strategic thinker with collaborative, can-do attitude and desire to be a helpful partner to stakeholders. Proactive and solutions-oriented approach with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).