Financial Controller Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    1.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I am not enjoying my placement very much the team i work in is very quiet and there is a very bad atmosphere. Also this job does not suit my outgoing personality as most days are spent on excel in silence.

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

    • I made an extra effort to introduce myself and integrate with everyone, if i had'nt though i probably wouldnt have known many people as the majority of people keep themsleves to themselves.

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

    • My direct line manager has helped me whenever i have asked, but nothing beyond that.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I am generally quite busy on a daily basis. I have monthly tasks so the end of the month tends to be quieter than the beginning. I also have some very tight deadlines to meet at quarter end.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been given a reasonable amount of responsibilty and i am usually left to my own devices.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I didnt receive very much training apart from on the job training which enabled me to do the job but i dont understand everything behind what i do sometimes

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Atmosphere in the office is very quiet and tense. It has got worse throughout the year and i think this is partly to do with the aquisition of Lehman Brothers. My team is especially bad, and there has been about a 75% turnover of staff in the team.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I received no training apart from on the job training at the very beginning of my placement, and they dont seem very interested in personal development.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I wouldnt take a job at the company if i were to be offered one. The job does not appeal to me at all.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are only 5 placement students at Nomura and only 2 of us at the same office. There are not many social events (i had my first team night out last week and i joined 11 months ago). I have however made some good friends at the company and we have organised our own nights out.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is very expensive to socialise in London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are many things to do in London on a evening/weekend!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2009

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