Associate, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist

Job Title: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist, Asia ex Japan

Corporate Title: Associate

Division: Human Resources

Location: Hong Kong / Singapore

SFID: 15355

Licensed Role: No

Nomura Overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team works closely with the Global Diversity Working Group, Asia ex-Japan senior management team and across a range of business divisions to:

- Align inclusion, equality and diversity strategy with business outcomes

- Ensure conscious inclusion is built into people, client and supplier policies, practices and initiatives.

- Make a critical difference by embedding the strategy and creating accountability and focus.

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and passionate DEI Specialist to drive our diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda across Asia ex-Japan. The position can be located in either Hong Kong or Singapore.

In this high-impact role, you’ll support the Head of DEI, Asia ex-Japan, and regional leaders including the employee network leads to embed DEI into business strategy, design innovative initiatives, and foster a culture where diverse talent thrives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape policy, influence business stakeholders, and pioneer region-specific solutions—all while working at the intersection of HR, business, and social impact.

This is a rare opportunity to impact culture change at a global financial institution, with visibility to C-suite executives and the autonomy to turn DEI vision into action.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution

- Develop and execute the regional DEI strategy, aligning global objectives with local business needs and cultural nuances.

- Design and implement high-impact DEI initiatives (e.g., mentorship programs, unconscious bias training, leadership development) with clear metrics for success.

- Manage the regional DEI budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to drive measurable outcomes.

Data-Driven Insights

- Analyze HR data to identify DEI gaps and recommend evidence-based interventions.

- Develop KPIs and dashboards to track DEI progress, presenting insights to senior leadership on a quarterly basis.

- Conduct benchmarking and research on DEI trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements in Asia ex-Japan.

Stakeholder Partnerships

- Serve as the primary liaison for Nomura’s four Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring their goals align with the firm’s DEI strategy and business priorities.

- Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to embed DEI into talent processes (e.g., hiring, promotions, succession planning, performance management).

- Partner with Corporate Communications to amplify DEI stories internally (e.g., intranet, town halls) and externally (e.g., thought leadership, awards).

Training & Culture

- Program manage DEI training programs (e.g., inclusive leadership workshops, allyship training) for employees and managers at all levels.

- Facilitate dialogues and focus groups to gather employee feedback and co-create solutions for an inclusive workplace.

- Promote psychological safety and a "Risk Culture" by modeling inclusive behaviors and escalating non-inclusive practices.

External Engagement

- Build relationships with DEI vendors, consultants, and community organizations to enhance Nomura’s DEI ecosystem.

- Prepare responses to surveys, external awards and client inquiries related to DEI commitments and progress.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

- Minimum 4 years’ experience in DEI, HR or Talent Development, with at least 2 years in multinational corporations

- Experience working in Asia ex-Japan, with an understanding of regional DEI challenges.

- Have hands on management of event planning and experience in project and program management within Human Resource, Learning & Development or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion area.

- Persistent and agile self-starter who thrives on collaboration and innovation, and demonstrates a creative mind-set

- Demonstrates a strong passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is passionate about challenging the status quo and thinking outside of the box

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- High level of proficiency in PowerPoint including creating presentations for senior level audiences

- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities. Ability to translate insights from DEI metrics and workforce data into compelling narratives for stakeholders.

- Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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).

Diversity Statement

Nomura 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.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer