Summer Analyst Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The Nomura trading floor is a friendly environment, and the work given is engaging.

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

    • You will likely do some work that is relevant to their own projects, which they are grateful for.

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

    • A good support network is provided. There is always someone you can speak to about an issue.

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

    • This internship will keep you on your toes for the most part. It's hard work, but this is an investment bank.

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

    • Given some responsibility on relevant projects. As much as you can handle really.

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

    • Huge development in relevant financial skills on the internship (excel, market trading, etc.)

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good for the most part. People are very friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well-organised programme. Can't complain.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm seems very keen for you to fit in to a team and develop. While some teams may only be able to offer limited time to your development, for the most part they want you to learn and develop.

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

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

    • If you do a good job and get on with a team that's hiring, you will probably get hired.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very sociable bunch of interns. All got on.

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

    • N/A

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

    • It's London, so this isn't hard.

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

    • A few Nomura sponsored activities, although I think they target the full-time employees more than the interns.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2018

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