Spring Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • A phenomenal immersive experience where we were trained for 2-3 days about financial markets , did a trading simulation and then did tasks with our desk while shadowing other desks. We had a presentation related to our desk at the end.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Absolutely. I have learnt how to process large data on excel, create graphs, use Bloomberg as well as create technical client-oriented presentations. Also learnt how to trade through trading simulation.


  • 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

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • Absolutely great- I managed to understand so many different facets of Nomura because we were encouraged to network as much as possible in the 2 weeks.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Incredibly warm and inviting while simultaneously structured and disciplined. Most banks seem intimidating and quite hostile but not Nomura - they struck a balance between pushing people to their highest potential while nurturing the important pastoral aspect of their work environment.


  • 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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Immensely, I just wish I could have the experience once more!


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Nomura
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Nomura to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nomura
  • Be as genuine as possible and read in the news related to the position you’re interviewing for.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2024


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