Explore Nomura 2023 Review
at Nomura
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking, Sales
City of London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
First day: An overview of Nomura, heard from several speakers across several business divisions and a member of echios taught us about financial technicals. Tour of the office was great.
Second day: Echios teaching continued, strong insight into Global Markets
Third day: Lots of networking (during lunch and drinks in the evening), CORP focused
Fourth day: Investment banking focused, lots of networking, M&A case study
Second day: Echios teaching continued, strong insight into Global Markets
Third day: Lots of networking (during lunch and drinks in the evening), CORP focused
Fourth day: Investment banking focused, lots of networking, M&A case study
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
All roles and positions were covered, and most importantly people in these roles told us how they got their roles and what they do in great detail - but not overly complex.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Learnt so much about ALL functions of Nomura - not just Investment Banking. I wasn't too sure about what division within Investment Banking I would like to go into before the program, but now M&A and the RSG Team within CFS really appeal to me. Improved a wide range of technicals and networked with a lot of other interns and people from across Nomura.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Such a great emphasis on DEI and positive wellbeing which was really reflected through the people at Nomura who I talked to. They clearly enjoy being at Nomura, and despite the industry's long hours everyone there supported each other, and lots of schemes are in place to support employees regardless of their background or what they are going through.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Great, would love to go back next summer. There was never a dull moment and met so many great people.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
5/5
Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
Tips: 1. You really don't need to choose a specific division just yet - how do you know you want to be an investment banker when you haven't spoken to anyone about what the job is really like and what the role entails? 2. USE JobTestPrep for tests (split an account with others) 3. Prepare to be interviewed by HR and a member of the division you applied to (few brainteasers)
