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Corporate Title: Executive Director

Job Title: Head of Content Marketing & Communications

Department: NAM International

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $165k and $235k year * (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

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.

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Division Overview: NAM International

The international business brings together a legacy of investing in public and private markets on a global scale. Through active management, we deliver differentiated and innovative solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private credit supported by a team of disciplined and tenured investment professionals. Building upon Nomura's century long heritage, our teams are responsible stewards of clients' capital. We approach everything we do with accountability, curiosity, and integrity to help clients across wealth and institutional channels navigate an ever-changing market, capture opportunities around the world, and reach long-term investment goals.

Role Description:

The Head of Content Marketing and Communications will lead the development and execution of Nomura Asset Management's integrated content and communications strategy, elevating the firm's visibility, strengthening its brand narrative, and supporting commercial growth across our investment platform.

This individual will oversee the creation and distribution of thought leadership, investment insights, and strategic messaging that positions Nomura Asset Management as a trusted voice in global markets. Working in close partnership with investment teams, product strategy, distribution, and marketing leaders, the role will drive a coordinated content ecosystem that translates market expertise into clear, actionable insights for clients and financial advisors.

The Head of Content Marketing and Communications will also lead the firm's internal and external communications and media relations strategy, ensuring consistent messaging across all audiences and strengthening the organization's presence across earned media, industry commentary, and executive visibility.

This role will establish an integrated operating model spanning content strategy, editorial development, digital amplification, and media engagement. The team will partner closely with marketing and distribution teams to activate investment themes through coordinated campaigns, thought leadership, and client-facing content that supports advisor engagement and client conversations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and leading the firm's content marketing and communications strategy.
• Establishing clear investment narratives and thematic campaigns aligned with market insights and commercial priorities.
• Overseeing the creation and promotion of thought leadership, investment commentary, education and client-facing content across digital and traditional channels.
• Leading internal and external communications, including executive messaging, organizational communications, and firm announcements.
• Managing media relations, our agency partners and earned media strategy to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership presence.
• Partnering with investment leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex market views into accessible, compelling content.
• Driving distribution and amplification strategies across digital channels, social media, and client-facing platforms.
• Building and leading a high-performing team across content strategy, copywriting, communications, and media relations

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, content strategy, or media relations within financial services, asset management, or investment-related industries.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing integrated marketing and communications teams, including content strategy, editorial, media relations, and digital amplification across owned and paid channels.
• Experience designing content ecosystems that support modern discovery and distribution, including search optimization and emerging AI-driven discovery platforms.
• Deep understanding of asset management, investment markets, and the needs of institutional and wealth management audiences.
• Proven ability to translate complex investment insights into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with clients, financial advisors, and the media.
• Experience developing and executing thought leadership platforms that position firms and executives as market authorities.
• Strong relationships with financial media and experience managing proactive and reactive media engagement strategies.
• Exceptional storytelling, messaging, and editorial judgment, with the ability to shape narratives across multiple channels and audiences.
• Experience collaborating with investment teams, product leaders, and distribution organizations to align marketing initiatives with commercial priorities.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams and operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect brand storytelling, thought leadership, and communications efforts to measurable business outcomes.

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

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

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, discretionary awards and eligibility for commissions for applicable sales roles in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer