Operations Summer Intern ( Cash Equity Middle Office Execution Services) Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • The summer internship began with plenty of work shadowing, interactions with my manager and team. The second consisted of contributing a lot to the team.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very friendly, open and warm from day one. Always asked for my opinion.

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

    • Very proactive manager and interested in my personal development. Always spared time to talk to me and advise me. Had regular weekly one to one meetings. Always explained the work in depth.

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

    • Always worked on projects or ad - hoc tasks given by my team.

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

    • Quite a bit. Automated spreadsheets for my team, completed their long due work. They were very happy.

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

    • People's skills developed, Excel/VBA skills improved, gained a good understanding of operations middle office.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet but never boring

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

    • Very well organised. Perfect mix of training, work shadowing and opportunities to add value to the team

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

    • A lot, in knowledge - based training, people's skills, networking. Organised several lunches, breakfasts, panel discussions. Seniors really took out the time out of their busy schedule to teach us something new.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • still waiting to hear but I have been recommended.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • quite good. several social events for interns took place.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • quite high

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

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

    • Fundraising challenge organised by the graduate recruitment team. A summer intern fair! Great opportunity to polish teamworking, creativity and sales skills.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2012

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