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Nomura’s U.S. Employee Benefits
Nomura offers a very competitive benefits package to all employees. We are proud to share the highlights below,
since we know they may be a significant part of your decision-making process. If there are more in-depth
inquires, please reach out to the appropriate Human Resources contact.
Health Care
– Aetna PPO with cost-effective employee premium.
Dental
– Aetna Passive PPO offers in-network discounts with out-of-
network flexibility. Cost-effective employee premium.
Vision
– VSP Vision Services Plan at no additional premium when
enrolled in Aetna PPO.
Retirement
– Vanguard 401k with employer matching contribution
following six months of employment.
On-Site Wellness Center
– Available to all Nomura employees.
Holidays
– Nomura observes the New York Stock Exchange holiday
schedule.
Personal Days
– Two personal days with pay each year for each
full-time regular employee.
Sick Days
– Full-time employees accrue ten sick days per calendar
year and carry these over year-to-year (pro-rated during first year).
Vacation
– Vacation allotment is determined based on tenure and title.
Speak to a Human Resources representative for more detail.
Flex Spending Accounts
– Nomura employees may set aside a
portion of their salary to pay for eligible healthcare and dependent
care expenses, without being subject to federal income, Social
Security and, in most cases, state and local taxes.
Life Insurance
– Basic life insurance plan is offered to all employees
and the premium is paid by Nomura. Optional Life Insurance is
available at an additional cost to all employees.
Employee Assistance & Work/Life Programs
– Resources to help
employees cope with personal life issues.
Transit & Parking Programs
– Plans enable employees to pay for
eligible commuting expenses with tax-free dollars.
Discounted Health Club Memberships
Nomura Sponsored Back-up Care
– Back-up care program to support
employees when they experience a temporary breakdown in their
normal child care arrangements and need to get to work.
Disability
– Short-term and long-term disability plans available to all
employees.
As of September 30, 2014, excluding Instinet.