Nomura Early Careers

Life at Nomura

Empowering Every Voice to Drive Our Success

Our culture draws on our Japanese heritage, prizing respect, loyalty, self-control, integrity and hard work. This ethos ensures that while our teams are as highly motivated and fiercely competitive as at those other leading global banks, day-to-day life at Nomura is different.

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Championing Inclusion, Building Belonging

At Nomura, we value our people for the work they do, not their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference or disability. We are proud of our diversity, with talent from 90 different nationalities represented across our network: we believe that a variety of perspectives create a better work environment, and more valuable results for clients. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees can fully utilize their unique strengths.

In practice, this means we have a supportive, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and valued. With strong mentorship programs, there is access to invaluable guidance, skill development, and networking opportunities that can boost confidence and propel your career forward.

Across each region, we have employee resource groups (ERGs) to build a workplace where every employee can work with a sense of common purpose and belonging. Our employee-led networks bring together all of our employees to promote inclusion, connectivity, knowledge sharing and build awareness around differences.

Helping to:

Provide engagement, education and support for employees on family, health and wellbeing issues as well as stress and life management.

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Promote an inclusive culture within Nomura.

Support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals to fulfill their potential and establish a strong network of allies that embrace LGBTQ+ challenges.

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Prioritizing Wellbeing, Enabling Success

At Nomura we recognize employee wellbeing is multi-faceted and unique to each person. That is why we strive to cultivate an environment where every employee feels supported and empowered to prioritize and enhance their wellbeing.

We recognize that your physical, emotional, mental and financial health are essential to unlocking your full potential, staying motivated and excelling in your role. Across our regions, we offer a diverse range of support services and initiatives tailored to meet your needs, including:

Physical

Create and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Mind and Mental Health

Realize your potential, cope with day-to-day stress, and work productively.

Financial

Manage your finances with confidence today, and prepare for the future, and unexpected events.

Contributing to Society, Creating Impact

To help create a better world, we continually challenge ourselves to deliver value to society through financial education, social contributions or charity partnerships. We are also eager to support employee-led initiatives, such as volunteering and fundraising activities, and social impact initiatives.

Americas

Collaborated with City Harvest, and employees volunteered to provide fresh ingredients and meals, as well as offer wellness programs.

Europe

Collaborated with a charity organization to provide funding for programs that allow young people, who are the next generation, to maximize their potential. This support is specifically aimed at those aged 16-24 who are in underpriviledged situations.

Asia

Contributed to increasing the average annual income of farmers through supporting the cultivation of climate-resilient crops such as turmeric, magnolia, and jasmine. Additionally, we support sustainable livelihood promotion through skill development programs for people with disabilities. (India/Powai)

Collaborate with OneSky for all Children and provided support for training for over 300 childcare workers in Vietnam. This training contributed to improving care and early education for the children of parents working in factories in Vietnam. (Hong Kong)

Japan

Established the Nomura Group Fund and started soliciting applications from eight non-profit organizations to support financially innovative initiatives and other models that aim to solve social issues and create new value through the Mirai Grant Program.

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Investing in Growth, Shaping Futures

Our structure and global reach provide a dynamic platform for career growth. Within our close-knit teams, you will collaborate closely, gain hands-on experience, and interact directly with senior management. This environment fosters the development of technical, personal, and professional skills that will accelerate your growth.

When you join Nomura, you will receive comprehensive training to equip you for success during your internship or placement. This includes business overviews presentations, classroom seminars, team-building activities, and hands-on training led by business representatives.

Throughout the program, you will receive ongoing feedback and access to tailored educational sessions designed to support your professional development. Managers will work with you to provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance, helping you reach your full potential.

Our Analyst Development Program (SOAR), extends this support with a focus on building your skills and advancing your career at Nomura. Following an immersive onboarding experience in July and August, SOAR offers both on-demand and in-classroom learning through Nomura’s SuccessFactors portal and regional Learning Curriculum. The program focuses on four key areas: 

Business Acumen

Gaining a broad understanding of the financial industry, banking, and Nomura’s business operations.
Role-based Technical Skills

Developing the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in your role from day one.
Digital/Business Skills

Enhancing productivity and driving innovation through essential digital and business capabilities.
Leadership Skills

Building leadership capabilities, including self-management, influence, and partnership skills to lead from within.

The program also provides networking opportunities, reflecting our commitment to support early-career professionals as future leaders of Nomura.

Beyond the Analyst Development Framework, we are committed to lifelong learning. Our Digital IQ University offers customized digital skills training to help you thrive in a technology-driven industry. We are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

We value entrepreneurial thinking and give you opportunities to take on responsibility early in your career—whether it is speaking with clients, leading meetings, or contributing to key pitches. This hands-on experience, combined with insights from senior leaders, enables you to gain end-to-end knowledge and accelerate your career growth.

At Nomura, we also encourage broad perspectives and experiences that extend beyond your day-to-day role, helping you grow both professionally and personally.

Digital IQ University

A self-development program that started in 2023, approximately 3,000 employees have learned digital skills.
Nomura Business Academy

A self-development platform for employees in Japan. This platform helps employees acquire language, financial accounting, and business skills.
M&A University

A platform to help employees in the Investment Banking business gain expertise in providing advisory services.