Head of Early Careers Recruitment, Americas; VP

Position: 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

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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 Power Point

* 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…