Nomura Summer Analyst Internship

Nomura's summer analyst program brings in approximately 20-35 interns across its global offices, with significant cohorts in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The program includes structured training covering financial modeling, Nomura's product capabilities, and Asian market fundamentals. Compensation is competitive with international bank peers at approximately $1,800-$1,900 per week in the US and proportionally in other markets. The internship is distinguished by exposure to cross-border deal flow connecting Asian and Western markets, a dimension that few competitors can offer at the intern level. Interns may work on transactions involving Japanese corporates acquiring Western assets, or Western companies accessing Asian capital markets. The bank provides cultural programming that helps interns understand Nomura's Japanese heritage and how it shapes business practices. The conversion rate has improved in recent years to approximately 65-75%, reflecting the bank's stabilization after the post-Lehman integration period. Nomura recruits globally with a particular emphasis on candidates who bring cross-cultural competence, Asian language skills, or demonstrated interest in Asian markets. The recruiting process includes online assessments, phone interviews, and a final assessment day. The timeline varies by region but generally aligns with local banking recruitment cycles. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and those with experience living or studying in Asia are valued, as the bank seeks to build teams that can effectively bridge different business cultures.