Head of Early Careers Recruitment, Americas; VP

Job description:

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

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

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• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate…