Equity Financing Middle Office Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.6
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Started off being somewhat boring, but became more enjoyable as the projects developed and I was given more responsibility.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued by some colleagues who were helped by my project work.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I wasn't given much time from managers/supervisors. They seemed too busy.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was only busy for the odd day. Generally I was looking for new work.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • With not much support, my project involved dealing with big numbers where mistakes would be magnified.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt alot about excel and the corporate environment.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Friendly enough, went out every now and then.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • From Human Resources front, it was very organised. But very poor organisation from my desk.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Seldom. Many false promises or delays to training or people would invest a little time, but not enough.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the right division they would be appealing.

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Reasonable enough. Out once every 2 weeks or so...I had other friend in London, so this was adequate, but may not be if on your own.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Standard London really.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Quite fun, some of the city bars make for great networking venues.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Charity run and various activities run by Human Resources: Philanthropy, Circus Skills workshop etc.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2011

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