Assistant to Deputy CEO & CAO

Job Title: Assistant to Deputy CEO and CAO

Corporate Title: Assistant

Department: Corporate

Location: Paris

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

Department Overview:

Our Corporate Strategy department at Nomura is responsible for shaping and driving the long-term vision and direction of our organization. We analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to identify strategic priorities and guide decision-making at all levels. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking department that plays a pivotal role in driving our growth and success in the ever-evolving global financial industry. Your strategic thinking and analytical skills will contribute to shaping our future and ensuring our competitive advantage.

Role Description:

Key objectives critical to success:

• This position is to provide administrative support to the Deputy CEO and the Chief Administrative Officer, and other team members of the Corporate Division in our Paris office
• Significant phone contact at a senior level
• Extensive and complex diary management and meeting co-ordination (with several complex diaries to manage)
• Extensive and complex travel arrangements: co-ordination of flights, tickets, FX, accommodation and ground transportation
• Providing admin support to the HR team

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

• French and English language essential.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and to work on own initiative in an extremely busy environment where constant reprioritisation is required
• Very effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent phone manner.
• Proactive, flexible team player with well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly learn to navigate the organisation
• Confident in dealing with senior individuals and able to get focus as necessary
• Organised and detail oriented.
• Well developed awareness of the importance of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and solid secretarial skills.
• Experience of working at a senior level within an Investment Bank or similar environment is preferred.
• 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: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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.