Head of Early Careers Recruitment, EMEA and International Head of Investment Banking Early Careers in London

Job title: Head of Early Careers Recruitment, EMEA and International Head of Investment Banking Early Careers (VP)Corporate Title: Vice PresidentDepartment: HRLocation: LondonDepartment 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.Reports to the Global Head of Talent AcquisitionManage and develop the EMEA Early Careers recruitment teamLead Early Careers recruitment strategy across the EMEA region (Investment Banking, Global Markets, Corporate Functions, and Information Technology), aligning hiring outcomes with the firm's long-term talent and business objectivesIn addition to leading Early Careers recruitment across EMEA, have international responsibility for Investment Banking Early Careers recruitment, developing and executing recruitment strategies to deliver competitive outcomes and attract top talent aligned to business needs across EMEA, AMR and Asia ex. Japan.Oversee operational execution of internship and graduate program hiring from attraction through onboardingAct as regional subject-matter expert, providing strategic guidance and market insights to business stakeholdersDrive innovation in assessment, selection, and program structure to meet evolving business and talent needsPartner with global Early Careers leadership in AMR and Asia ex. Japan and Japan to deliver consistent, high-quality candidate experience while adapting to local market requirementsBuild strong relationships with business leaders and HR partners to forecast hiring demand and design scalable talent pipelinesDevelop and lead Early Careers attraction strategies across the EMEA regionMonitor and drive candidate conversion throughout the offer process, partnering with business and recruitment teams to secure acceptancesUse data and market intelligence to assess hiring effectiveness and continuously improve program design and deliveryCompile 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 leadershipEnsure all recruitment activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and local employment legislationSkills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:University graduateGlobal Early Careers Recruitment experience, including supporting Investment Banking Divisions across geographical locationsExperience managing and developing othersStrong communication and relationship management skills; client-facing and credible with ability to develop internal and external relationshipsExcellent negotiation skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders and build networks quicklyResults-orientated: ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clientsProven Project Management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and project plan on an annual basisForward thinking; ability to foresee the impact of emerging trends/patternsStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPointPositive attitude, flexible mindset, and a strong team player, who is willing to roll up their sleevesAble to thrive in a deadline-driven and fast paced environmentAbility to travel as requiredExplore Insights & VisionIdentify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.Making Strategic DecisionsEvaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.Elevate Organizational CapabilityEngage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.InclusionRespect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).Diversity StatementNomura 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.
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