Executive Assistant - Global Markets

Job Title:                      Executive Assistant – Global Markets

Corporate Title:           Assistant

Department:                Global Markets

Location:                     London

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income and equity securities, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

Role description:

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional assistant looking for a demanding trading floor role which requires the ability to multi-task effectively and be proactive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Role responsibilities overview:

• Provide executive assistant support to GM Executive committee member
• Extensive diary management and meeting co-ordination (room bookings, printing confidential materials, preparation of materials and ADHOC administrative duties)
• Preparation and distribution of papers ahead of committee meetings
• Expenses management and processing receipts/invoices efficiently and in accordance with Nomura’s policies
• Co-ordination of flights, tickets, FX, Accommodation and ground transportation 
• Telephone duties including comprehensive messages and screening calls
• HR administration and maintenance of holiday & planned/un-planned absences log for the team 
• Providing absence cover to other assistants for holidays 
• Reacting to urgent requests
• Opening calls/video conference links when required
• Arranging and liaising with couriers

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in supporting executive level seniority
• Relevant experience within Capital Markets front-office environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills 
• Ability to multi-task effectively and to work on own initiative 
• Effective team player with well-developed interpersonal skills 
• Good awareness of confidentiality 
• Organised and detail-oriented 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products 
• Ability to interact confidently at all levels

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).