Global Markets Summer Intern Review

by Nomura

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very engaging and learned more than I thought I ever could in 10 weeks.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • They invested a lot of time in my development as well as welcoming me into the team.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • The perfect amount, they asked me to do things and left me to work it out on my own but were also there when I really needed help.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was very busy but I expected nothing less. The work was always interesting so I enjoyed doing it.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • There is a limited amount that you can actually take on responsibility as a global markets intern due to regulation but I they found ways to give me responsibility with projects and research for the team.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have already finished my studies but they will be extremely useful for any future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Very professional but also very social. A very happy bunch contrary to the "banker" stereotype.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Extremely well organised, there were development and networking sessions throughout and the desks always had projects ready for me to do or to help me learn.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • They exceeded expectations in the amount that was invested in my development. My whole ten weeks was based around my development with minimal admin type work that you usually expect from an internship.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would love to work here.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The other interns were great, we had fun even around working hard.

    5/5

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

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • London.....

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Easing to socialise with other employees. Especially as everyone congregates on the roof terrace or in the Oyster Shed.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015


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