Summer Analyst IBD Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It was very nice and very learnful.

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

    • Analyst would also ask about my view or approach on things. I was involved in everything interesting deal I wanted to be involved in.

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

    • They gave me support whenever I asked for it.

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

    • I was never bored and would be pretty busy during the day, but hardly ever had to stay after midnight

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

    • A lot! Even went to 2 client meeting.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am not the best presenter, and when they noticed this, I was personally trained by very skilled people to really get good at this.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most people are very nice. Every bank will not have only fun, because mistakes will be made and they will correct you. But usually there always is time to have a chat and make a joke.

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

    • Everything went smoothly

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

    • They really made an effort (if you wanted them to) to develop all your skills.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • It's still a tough industry, but it's not as if they don't hire. Just make sure to be the best

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone liked each other.

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

    • It's expensive.

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

    • But only in weekends

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

    • Nothing that I can think of right now.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2013

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