Global Markets Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.4/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was pretty tough work having to wake up so early on the Cash Trading Desk. The end of the week couldn't ever come sooner!

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

    • On one of my rotations, the atmosphere was very tense; jobs weren't very secure and it was every man/woman for themselves. On the other rotation, I felt really comfortable.

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

    • Again, depended on my rotation. On my first rotation, everybody was too busy saving their own back to spend time with me. On the other, I was given plenty of attention in the way of training and guidance.

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

    • Some days were terrible with no work at all. Other days were terrible with way too much. It was never that I was constantly, consistently busy on a daily basis.

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

    • Again, depended on the desk I was on. On my second rotation, I was basically doing half of the work for the team (it was a team of two, and one guy was away most of the time). On the other rotation, which was Cash Equities Trading, without FSA licensing it's of course impossible to do any trading and make money for the desk.

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

    • Networking and general office-etiquette was learnt. I also think I developed a more corporate mindset, which is perhaps invaluable.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • First rotation, again, was pretty dull with the job security issue. The second rotation was a bit more up-beat.

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

    • Rotation scheme was good, but often found that a lot of time was spent faffing about sorting out IT and logistics.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of training was provided, from Bloomberg, to Reuters, to Excel, and to Nomura's bespoke packages. The pay packet was also fairly large, so a big investment overall.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It's not a great time to be Nomura employed.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone knew everyone, and enjoyed spending time together when possible.

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

    • London- standard story of expenses!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not great right there, but in London, clubs and bars are never too far.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not much, though did a very good CSR Charity event.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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