Job title: Media Relations Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Corporate Communications

Location: London, UK

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. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

• Help compile bank-related media clips to staff daily
• Identify proactive media opportunities for key businesses and functions
• Pitch proactive story ideas to reporters
• Schedule interviews for subject matter experts
• Prepare media briefing notes
• Respond to media queries when appropriate
• Review material destined for external use
• Schedule and oversee media training
• Draft, edit, review, and distribute press releases, as required
• Liaise with the firm’s European PR Agencies
• Coordinate various media-relations activities with the Communications teams in other regions
• Coordinate with other functions within the Communications team to ensure multi-channel engagement (including owned media)
• Review and approved external engagements by Nomura spokespeople

• Schedule team calls/meetings to discuss key topics, as required
• Assist other parts of the Communications team when necessary

• Financial communications experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong sense of news judgement and engagement risk
• Attention to detail, including good proof-reading skills
• Proactive and a problem solver
• Ability to navigate a large, complex organization
• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office)
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with an emphasis on journalism, communications, public relations, or English literature.

Nomura competencies

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

• Evaluate 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.

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).