Nomura

Nomura is a leading financial services group and the pre-eminent independent investment bank with worldwide reach. Backed by a strong balance sheet, we offer unrivalled asset raising abilities and have a proven record of delivering value for our clients. We offer a broad range of innovative services tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients. Our entrepreneurial style ensures new and innovative solutions that are underpinned by a global intelligence network, knowledge and depth of experience in the financial markets.

Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong and New York, we have offices in over 30 countries and employ more than 26,000 people worldwide. In October 2008 we acquired the Lehman Brothers franchise in Asia and the equities and investment banking businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Following this transformational deal and our recent successes, Nomura is now the new force in global investment banking.

Nomura offers a range of graduate and internship programmes (10 week winter, spring and summer) in three key areas, investment banking, global markets and business infrastructure.

Internships are the perfect preparation for a subsequent full time role. Nomura will extend full time offers to strong performers to return to the company the following year. To apply for an internship position with Nomura in 2011, candidates should be available for full time employment in July 2012.

In addition, our Amsterdam office offers year round a three month investment banking internship programme. During three months you will be working with experienced bankers from London and Amsterdam on M&A and capital markets transactions. Fluency in both Dutch and English is essential.

Recruitment process for internships consists of two first round interviews (one competency and one case study) with junior representatives. Four final round interviews (competency based) with senior representatives.

To apply for a full time position within the investment banking, capital markets and business infrastructure divisions, candidates should be available for full time employment in July 2011.

At Nomura our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We recruit graduates with a high level of academic and extra curricular achievement, who will be able to withstand the rigours of a rapidly changing, demanding but ultimately rewarding environment. Fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages is advantageous.

We assess candidates using a range of key competencies which include; problem solving, analytical skills, teamwork, leadership, communication skills, professional presence and initiative. All of these competencies are equally weighted and we look for evidence of these in the CV, cover letter and throughout the interview process. We will also need to be convinced of your interest and commitment to the financial services industry and to Nomura in particular.

To find out more, please visit our website at www.nomura.com/careers.