Job title: Vice President - Strategic Transformation Corporate Title: Vice President Department: Strategic Transformation - Chief Transformation Office (CTO) Location: London (Hybrid) Company 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 <a href="http://www.nomura.com">www.nomura.com</a> Department Overview International Change, within the Chief Transformation Office (CTO), drives strategic transformation across Nomura's Wholesale Business and Corporate Functions. We deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that shape the firm's future through; Excellence in project execution and investment governance; Deep partnership with business, technology, and corporate stakeholders; Seamless collaboration between International and Japan. Our delivery approach combines deep content and domain knowledge, with strong execution prowess and practical experience to translate strategic vision into measurable results, accelerating Nomura's global transformation agenda and creating sustainable value for the firm. This role sits within the newly created Strategic Transformation team, reporting to the Strategic Transformation Lead. Role Overview: Key objectives critical to success: The Strategic Transformation team is a newly created team within CTO, formed to support both the functions and the business to develop and prioritise their strategic priorities, with a key focus on delivering Nomura’s transformation agenda with AI as a critical enabler. As part of the team’s growth, we are looking for an individual who can: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work both as part of the team, and collaboratively within different teams at Nomura to identify and shape the scope and business case for our strategic investments, leveraging an understanding of how Nomura works and peer maturity in the AI space</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bring industry insight and best practice on both how an AI enabled business case should be constructed, as well as OKRs to measure value combined with critical levers including ways of working, operating model and location</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Deliver individual programmes with senior oversight where required, focusing on attention to detail, quality deliverables and best in glass governance standards</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment, with interest in following market developments, whilst understanding how to enable change within a complex, matrixed environment.</li> </ul> Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong experience in strategic transformation, digital evolution, or operational leadership, with some experience specifically focused on transformation enabled by AI touching ways of working operating model and change.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Expertise in defining programme objectives, design principles and OKRs; proven track record of managing day-to-day programme risks, outcomes, and cross-functional reporting to executive leadership teams</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of AI/GenAI platforms, AI agents, and data governance, without necessarily being a developer.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in deploying decision frameworks to facilitate business cases that maximize AI potential, defining the appropriate business case scope, OKRs and financial components, together with key stakeholders</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Subject matter expertise of corporate function (s) i.e. ways of working, key process flows and roles</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience cultivating partnerships with third-party AI and infrastructure vendors to ensure we maintain an outside in perspective</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Confident working with senior stakeholders to shape requirements, garner feedback and align on key decision points</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work proactively and independently, confident to identify issues and propose solutions where feasible</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Team player, able to collaborate well with a broad range of stakeholders globally</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Self-starter and proactive, with attention to detail </li> </ul> Nomura Leadership Behaviours <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</li> </ul> Right to Work The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role. Diversity & Inclusion Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vice President - Strategic Transformation (London, London, GB, EC4R 3AB) @ Nomura Holdings, inc.

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