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Got a deeper understanding and learned basic skills required in investment banking and global markets, networked with analysts working in Nomura, as well as doing multiple case studies and developed soft skills.
The Explore Nomura Programme is a unique four day classroom based opportunity to gain an early insight into Investment Banking and the skills necessary for success. The Programme features desk shadowing, networking events and case study exercises. Through its focus on Investment Banking, Global Markets and Corporate Infrastructure, you will have the chance to experience some of the most important business functions within an Investment Bank.
The programme started with an introduction to investment banking, then also some exposures towards global markets, and extensive training sessions on presentation skills, excels, and modelling.
The days consisted of networking sessions, lectures and group exercises.
The Explore Programme was a 4 day insight into the Nomura's 3 divisions. Due to Covid-19, the programme was all online and consisted of interactive sessions about what the different divisions consist of, carrying out presentations ourselves, networking sessions and also soft-skills training.
Got insights into Nomura's different divisions through: - networking sessions - business presentations - group projects with other interns
Half networking and half going through skills required to succeed within investment banking
It was well scheduled, in the sense that in spite of the virtual environment the organizers still managed to alternate between interactive sessions with analysts/the Spring cohort and less interactive panel/presentation sessions. I quite liked the overviews of each division that was given, including Global Markets, IB and Technology, and I feel the activities involved (preparing for quick presentations, learning excel skills) were very helpful to understanding more about the firm's operations.
Training surrounding both investment banking and global markets from an external provider and soft skills training on presentations etc. Networking with the business and panel talks to further build our knowledge of Nomura and day to day life at the firm
During this four-day programme, I had the opportunity to learn more about the three divisions of an investment bank: Investment Banking, Global Markets and Corporate Infrastructure. On a day-to-day basis we would have some presentations, networking events, case study exercises and sessions to improve our skills.
Listened and participated in engaging talks on both global markets and investment banking. As well as ways to improve ourselves.
It was a 4 days virtual event. The first day was related to Investment banking: we had some IB training, we did a case study and we had a panel discussion with employees from IB division at Nomura. Second day was GM with a trading simulation and a Panel discussion as well. Third Day involved soft skills development and fourth day was targeted at Technology Roles.
Virtual. Had an overview of the whole business: focused on one main division each day, with various interactive sessions (e.g. intro, panel discussions, networking with business reps or class members, case study, skills workshops/training, etc.)
Training sessions on topics related to finance (investment banking and financial markets), networking sessions, presentation of Nomura's culture and activities, workshops (trading, little presentations).
During the programme, we gained exposure to various sector and product teams in the Investment Banking Division as well as the Global Markets division through coffee chats and panel presentations. We also went through a comprehensive investment banking training session by an external provider, encompassing an industry overview, trading simulation and soft skills workshop.
On the first day we had an insight of the Investment banking division with presentations and networking sessions, and a case study. On the second day, it was the same setting for Global Markets. On the third day, we had workshops on how to brand ourselves and to develop soft skills. And finally, on the 4th day, employees of the technology and risk divisions presented their jobs and we had workshops with the recruiters.
We usually had a few presentations explaining the divisions as well as training in key skills for bankers including excel and presentation skills. Furthermore, we did many sessions where we presented on a given topic. Moreover, we usually had a Q&A panel with various people as well which was really useful as the small class size allowed most questions to be answered either in the event or afterwards where we could reach out to other employees.
Listening to a collection of speakers virtually. Was structured to involve four or five hour-long sessions per day. Sessions included overviews of investment banking, capital markets, Nomura as a firm, soft skills, and graduate recruitment advice.
Overall, this insight gave a broad overview of Investment Banking (IB) and Global Markets (GM) at Nomura. On a day-to-day basis there were panel discussions and networking sessions with Nomura employees from these divisions. During these sessions, the interns, through asking specific questions, were able to understand what it is like to work in these divisions and what the work involves. Moreover, breakout rooms were a significant feature of this insight programme. On a regular basis we were put into these rooms with a few fellow interns to discuss a certain topic/case study and then report back to the whole group in the main room. Other tasks included: listening to specific presentations on Investment Banking and Global Markets, an Excel session, and a trading simulation.
I enjoyed this internship very much. It was well though out, with 2 weeks of training followed by 3 weeks in the business team. All the people from Nomura that I met were very open, supportive and helpful. Due to COVID-19, the internship had to be changed into a remote format but the HR team was very accommodating and helped me make the best of it.
