Head of AEJ Regional Corporate Communications (Asia ex Japan)

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

 

Job Title:  Head of AEJ Regional Corporate Communications (Asia ex Japan)
Corporate Title:  Managing Director
Department:  Corporate Communications
Location:  Singapore / Hong Kong

Role description:

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and strategic communications leader to serve as Head of AEJ (Asia ex Japan) Regional Corporate Communications. This senior role is critical in shaping and driving an innovative regional communications strategy that reinforces our brand, supports business growth, and manages reputation in a complex and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will lead and inspire the AEJ communications function, provide trusted and strategic counsel to senior leadership, proactively manage media and stakeholder relationships, and champion inventive, solutions-oriented communication practices.

This role requires close collaboration with other regional heads and communications teams globally to ensure alignment and consistency of message, while reporting directly to the Head of Group Corporate Communications in Tokyo. The position also holds secondary reporting lines to regional management, ensuring integration of business priorities and local market dynamics within communications strategies. The ideal candidate will anticipate and navigate evolving business challenges and opportunities with agility and strategic insight.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership of AEJ Communications

• Define and execute a forward-looking, integrated regional corporate communications strategy aligned with our global vision and tailored for diverse AEJ markets.
• Lead and mentor the AEJ communications team with passion, fostering creativity and innovation to craft impactful communications that advance corporate objectives, strengthen market positioning, and build stakeholder trust.
• Manage regional communications budgets and resources effectively to maximize impact and efficiency, ensuring optimal allocation aligned with strategic priorities.
• Act as a strategic thought leader who anticipates future trends and proactively develops solutions to emerging issues, ensuring communications serve as a business enabler.
• Maintain high sensitivity to developments within both business and corporate areas of the firm, proactively identifying opportunities where communications can contribute to productivity, effectiveness, operational efficiencies or higher employee engagement.
• Provide regional oversight for the development, activation, and management of the Nomura brand in close coordination with the Global Brand and Marketing teams, ensuring aligned brand messaging and standards across AEJ markets.
• Lead regional communications initiatives tied to social impact and corporate responsibility, reinforcing Nomura’s commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices.

As a senior leader in the firm, exemplify the firm’s leadership behaviors of:

• Exploring Insights & Vision: Identify root causes of challenges and define clear vision and directions for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate options and prioritize effectively.
• Inspiring Entrepreneurship in People: Motivate team members to enhance productivity through clear communication and leadership.
• Elevating Organizational Capacity: Promote professional development and knowledge sharing to boost team productivity.
• Inclusion: Foster a culture embracing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), psychological safety, and a strong "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate, Respect).

Trusted Senior Communications Counsel

• Build positive and trusted relationships with senior executives and business leaders.
• Provide