Global Markets HR Business Partner, EMEA (Vice President)

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura serves 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.

The HR Business Partner interacts with and coaches senior managers within the EMEA Wholesale business, providing proactive guidance and direction on people issues and efficient HR service delivery in partnership with HR Specialist teams across a comprehensive range of HR disciplines and transformational projects.

The HRBP role will be based in London supporting a number of client groups across Nomura’s Global Markets business in EMEA. The role provides senior & strategic HR advisory to clients, working closely with respective product/function heads, divisional HRBPs (in and outside of EMEA) as well as HR Specialist teams to deliver an exceptional level of service to the business. As a pro‑active, commercial and results‑driven HRBP, the successful candidate will deliver on the objective of building strong relationships with clients, enabling the delivery of an exceptional people agenda, and resolving and advising on HR issues. The successful candidate must be agile in navigating different client groups, and in working within a fast‑paced and dynamic environment to create solutions where required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the broader Global Markets team to drive, lead and execute HR initiatives for clients in the region.
• Work closely with business heads and managers to understand the business and effectively deliver people strategy and address HR challenges / issues.
• Act as a true business partner to line managers on all HR matters and provide human resources expertise in implementing business initiatives and annual processes including and not limited to performance management, compensation, talent and DEI.
• Work in conjunction with the specialist recruitment team, lateral and early careers, to ensure resourcing requirements are proactively understood and met in the region.
• Partner with other HRBPs across functions and regions to foster teamwork and a positive work environment through frequent collaboration and sharing of information and best practices.
• Partner with specialist Talent and L&D teams to implement ongoing training, career development planning and implementation of employee development programs based on individual and business need.
• Participate, provide advice and implement various people initiatives focusing on employee engagement, retention and organizational development.
• Keep abreast of the employment regulations and practice in the region to ensure HR operational processes are delivered efficiently and in compliance with local regulations, enforce adherence and mitigate any potential risks.
• Partner with regional Employee Relations team to pro‑actively address ER issues and manage ER processes.
• Oversee and participate in HR projects as required.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Degree educated or equivalent preferred.
• Significant human resources experience within Financial Services.
• Experience covering diverse clients and consulting with senior managers.
• Deep experience in compensation practices, talent initiatives and employee relations.
• Experience across EMEA and strong appreciation of country specific HR legislation / best practice.
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication skills and the ability to frame problems and solutions quickly and concisely.
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Excellent relationship building skills, act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees.
• A commercial, pragmatic, problem‑solver, balancing the interests of employees, the business and overall goals and values of Nomura.
• A team player, with a collaborative, positive, can‑do approach.

Nomura Competencies

• 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 psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. While we can consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa), we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.