Spring Intern Review
at Nomura
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
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.
The insight program was very informational. It allows us to learn about the industry from the seniors' perspective. Also we have a chance to network with them and peers. It touched upon GM, IB, Tech and Risk. We had a trading game and a M&A case study.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
At first glance, it is very overwhelming. There are a lot of information there awaiting to be explored. But that confusion soon becomes excitement, as I realise that my future is not bonded to a specific role or route.
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?
Yes. I learnt a lot about the different divisions within IB. The M&A case study helped me to prepare for an interview very well. Also on the GM side, we learnt the definition of 4 different derivatives and we also had a trading game where we can get first-hand experience with the market.
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?
It was very friendly. It encourages people to talk to people even to the senior guys like the ED or MD, which doesn't happen every day in traditional European banks. Besides that, it is also a safe place where you can carry out your responsibility without worrying about messing everything up.
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?
I enjoyed it every much. It's a great platform for me to make friends and gain knowledge about the industry.
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
Just be yourself. Trust that companies are not selecting the best people but the best match.
