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Nomura

Global Markets Summer Intern Review

at Nomura

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
One week of training followed by rotations on two desks for 4 weeks each. While shadowing most of the day, we were given project work to fill the time when other traders/sales were busy. Additionally, mini-projects to help out specific individuals which helped my understanding and analysis skills and presentation skills.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Desk projects will be used by traders and sales but on a trading floor, the scope for responsibly is limited. That said, I found that asking for more work and analysis projects to do, left people more confident in my ability and so I was given more responsibility to deliver actionable insights.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed, to an enormous extent, my coding ability. Whether that is excel, VBA, python, I have had to become an expert in anything I have been given. In addition, I have had to learn how best to use these tools to deliver insightful insights. Learning how best to present this is also key.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Everyone at the firm, from MD to VP to Associate to Analyst, was incredibly supportive of my growth and development. Getting face time with senior people is clearly prioritized, which lets each individual feel supported, allowing for the steepest learning curve possible. HR are also particularly impressive at delivering clear frameworks for guidance and support.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I have worked at many a bank... this bank has possibly one of the most supportive environments I have experienced. Management clearly focuses on ensuring all the individuals it hires are not only exceptional at their jobs, but also exceptional at creating a strong collegiate culture. It is testament to the hiring process
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have absolutely loved every minute, from training week to the final presentation, I have learnt more than I could've possibly imagined and developed life long friends that will form my personal and professional network for many years to come. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity that has been afforded to me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
Learning to code is incredibly important. It provides alpha that sets apart not only your application, but also your performance on the desk. It is a simple way that makes a large difference in your capability, and will continue to do so increasingly, in the future. Also, be nice, it makes a difference.
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