Training programs

The Global Markets training program is designed to provide our analysts and associates with the knowledge and the skills required to make an immediate contribution to their team. The global course is the first step in the graduates' assimilation into Nomura and the development of their career.

The curriculum combines a broad Global Markets overview, financial fundamentals and specific divisional and functional content.  Participants are exposed to senior leadership through integrated business speakers, success panels and networking events. The program also emphasises Nomura's commitment to giving back to the community through an organised philanthropic activity.

The delivery of the continuous development curriculum takes place via a broad means, including classroom sessions, senior speaker series, e-Learning, subject matter experts, mentoring programs and team-building events.

The training program is designed to provide a solid foundation in preparation for a smooth transition into Investment Banking at Nomura.

The program comprehensively covers: accounting, corporate finance/valuation, financial modelling, fixed income and equity product analytics and banking group overviews.  Complimenting the classroom learning, analysts and associates complete assignments, deliver presentations on financial news and attend social events arranged to facilitate teamwork and peer interaction.

Our continuing education series comprises of sessions delivered by bankers on a variety of topics such as DCM, ECM, M&A process, LBO modelling. In addition, all analysts and associates have the opportunity to attend soft skills training, which focus on presentation, communication skills, personal impact, negotiation skills and relationship management skills.

Nomura's Corporate Infrastructure training program comprises of online resources, classroom based technical and product training and a soft skills curriculum. Before our graduates join the firm, they are able to access Intuition, an online learning library.

The two weeks of intensive training when graduates join offers a comprehensive introduction to banking in general, along with financial products and concepts. The training is delivered by external trainers and senior internal subject matter experts. During the initial training graduates will participate in classroom based seminars, trading simulations, business overviews and networking events.

Our continuous education series focuses on skills development, which includes presentation skills, presence and impact, assertiveness, project management, networking and MBTI effective communication and personality preferences, all delivered by an engaging and knowledgeable trainer.

Graduates joining the Corporate Infrastructure finance program will also have the opportunity to study for the CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualifications, while those in operations will be able to study for the IOC. Graduates on the technology and risk program benefit from a wide range of software, development and technical training.

Whatever division you join, you will benefit from ongoing performance feedback. At Nomura, our managers spend time focusing on your career development. They will dedicate considerable amounts of time to coach and mentor you, helping you to realize your full potential.