Diversity and inclusion

At Nomura, we're creating a new way of doing business: one in which diversity and inclusion is embedded into our DNA. We are committed to increasing diversity throughout the firm from our graduate population to our senior management.  A key component of our culture is ensuring that we have a workforce that is truly diverse and inclusive in age, background, beliefs, gender, sexual identity, race and perspective.

Building a culture that is truly diverse and inclusive evolves over time and as part of that, we continuously consult our graduate population. We want your input to future-proof our practices, policies and our culture. Our benefits and policies are constantly being reviewed to ensure we create a true meritocracy, where barriers and structural friction points are removed. We're committed to doing things differently, but this is a continual process - a two-way conversation.
Join us now and you'll be a part of that conversation.

Demographics are changing globally - and to support our growth we want to attract the widest range of the very best people. Equality, diversity and inclusion resonate differently in different locations globally and our regional approach reflects this.

Employee networks
At Nomura we encourage our people to connect, develop and be engaged across boundaries and as part of our diverse teams. Employee networks build strong relationships across divisions and all levels, drive personal and professional development and create a visible critical mass to feed into senior management.  All our networks are open to all employees.

Women in Nomura Network (WIN)
Women's career development at Nomura is critical to our business success.  WIN connects, develops and retains women in Nomura at all levels, raises awareness around gender issues in the workplace and drives opportunities to capture business from our diverse, and growing, client base.  Through WIN, our people can enjoy networking and mentoring opportunities, learn from established leaders and contribute to the cultural landscape at Nomura as it strengthens its position as an employer of choice for women.

LGBT Network
Nomura is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all people are encouraged to be themselves, regardless of their sexual identity. Our LGBT network raises awareness of LGBT issues and encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals to bring themselves to work and perform to their highest potential. We also play a strong role in LGBT Interbank networks across Asia, providing industry-wide networking opportunities, seminars on same sex benefits and a supportive and safe environment to discuss points of interest to the LGBT community.

Life & Families Network
Nomura endorses a healthy work-life balance and the Life & Families Network aims to provide information, awareness and support to employees on health, wellbeing and family matters.  Through the network, employees can connect across businesses, join interactive and informal sessions and network with colleagues at all levels during initiatives such as fun runs, group stretch classes and seminars on stress management and men's and women's health.

"Nomura's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion demonstrates the importance and the value the firm places on the merits and contributions of all employees. Diversity in our people and our thinking will underpin our business growth and help us to maintain a competitive advantage, adding real value to the firm's bottom line." 
Philip Lynch, CEO AEJ and Middle East

Fact: Globally, we employ more than 100 different nationalities across 34 different countries