Finance summer analyst Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I worked within Finance. I found the work a bit slow to start with but it really picked up about 3 weeks in. I learnt a lot about organisation as a whole from a back office perspective. My Excel skills went from non-existent to very strong!

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

    • My team were a very social bunch, always up for drinks/team lunches. My work was used by everyone as I produced a daily report. Everyone was approachable and willing to help, and up for a laugh.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was never afraid to ask questions and everyone always had the time to asnwer them.

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

    • Some days I would be working and wouldnt notice the time pass because I was so busy but other days were more quiet. I usually got in around 8.30 and finished around 6.30pm, but some days I was adone by 5pm, and my team were happy to let me off early!

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was responasible to produce a daily report, which wasdone before I joined and will continue to be done after I leave. Therefore this job was imortant to the team, and my work was of real value.

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

    • The skills I mainly developed would be Excel skills, and communication skills. Althuogh these do not directly relate to mmy degree, they are highly transferable and desirable in the working world and therefore will definately assist me when looking for a full time role.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a great mid-term and end of itnernship party organised by the firm with a good bar tab!

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

    • London is expensive wherever you stay within zone 1-2 but lucky for me, my family home is in London so I was able to avoid paying high rent.

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

    • The offices are ocated next door to an great bar called the Oyster Shed which is literally full of Nomura employees every night! (Great networking opportunity!) Also, you are a short walk to Shoreditch and St.Paul's with abundant social stuff.

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

    • There are charity days/events organised by the firm, and opportunities to join work sports teams

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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