Investment Banking Intern Review
at Nomura
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: August 2022
Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As an Intern I was responsible for tasks that an Analyst would normally undertake within my team. It involved creating pitch books and slides for internal and external use, drafting papers and completing research on specific sectors. Additionally, the internship included a project which interns were expected to work on throughout the internship, which had to be presented in the penultimate week. This project forms part of the interns' assessment when it comes to internship conversion to FT roles.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given quite a bit of responsibility during my time at Nomura. The level and variety of work that I received was very much what I expected, especially when considering that this was a summer internship and the markets are not typically very active during this time / people are on holiday.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have used and expanded on the financial skills gained from previous internships and education. I was able to improve on my communication and analytical skills. The HR team arranged for a week-long classroom training with Financial Edge which covered very basic accounting and finance skills, primarily for people with no finance background.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
3/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received support from my fellow interns and my team. I was assigned a buddy and a mentor who were able to offer feedback and advice throughout the internship.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Nomura has a great culture because of its smaller size compared to other banks. Additionally, the Japanese culture of the bank is a key differentiator.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my internship as I was able to learn and progress a lot in the space of eight weeks (excluding the training week). The company is very small compared to other bigger banks and the exposure you get to different teams is unparalleled.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
Understand the culture of the bank and its key differences compared to some of the bigger banks that are out there. Network with people who work at Nomura already and have a good idea of which team you would like to join if you are applying for internship / analyst roles. Have a good understanding of different teams and structures that are in place within the bank.
