2025 - Risk - Industrial Placement - London

Who we are

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Investment Management.

Driven by the insights of some 26,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the centre of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia.

Corporate Infrastructure overview

Our Corporate Infrastructure business areas are what underpins the success of the entire organisation. These are the functions that support the business, helping us deliver innovative financial solutions that set Nomura apart in the global marketplace. In our highly competitive and fast-paced industry, great infrastructure teams are fundamental to our success. Work in these areas with us and you’ll be operating at the forefront of your field, as well as gaining a valuable insight into how Nomura operates on a global scale.

The Risk Industrial Placement Programme aims to give you exposure into Operational Risk, New Business Group, Credit risk and Market Risk.

Programme overview:

We offer Industrial Placements to students who are interested in learning about the banking business. The programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, gain valuable on-the-job training, understand our culture and create new networks.

The first week of the placement is class-room based training which is provided to enhance your key technical skills and will enable you to perform in your team during the internship. Following the training week, you will join the Credit Risk department for the remaining of the placement year and complete tasks at a similar level of a first year Analyst. At the end of the placement, excellent performers will receive offers to join our Graduate Programme.

Additional sessions during the year include soft skill sessions, product presentations, business overviews as well as social events.

Training

Placement students will receive extensive training to enhance the skills they need to perform well during their internship. As part of the corporate infrastructure placement programme, you will receive training which will include business overview presentations, structured class room seminars, internal training by business representatives and team- building with colleagues. You will receive ongoing performance feedback and have access to division specific educational sessions designed to aid your professional development. Managers will focus on your career development and dedicate their time to coach and mentor you, helping you realise your full potential.

Throughout your Industrial Placement you will be supported both by a buddy, mentor and a dedicated programme management team.

What’s your role?

Working within the Credit Risk department you will be tasked with daily global reporting deliveries and provide support to the firm wide initiative of process automation. In addition to this you will perform ad-hoc analysis on the exposure portfolio and trend.

Through this programme, you will gain in-depth knowledge of Credit Risk Management which will provide the IP with an overview of rating analysis, trading limits, reporting and advice provided by the Credit Risk analysts in managing our counterparty exposure.

The Industrial Placement will offer exposure to risk managers across the firm’s global network and a wide breadth of disciplines, such as: Market Risk, New Business Group and Operational Risk Management.

Depending on the book of work candidates will also have the opportunity to be involved in Market Risk Reporting .

What are we looking for?

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 and interns 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.

As a Placement Student, you should be required to complete a 12-month year in industry from June 2025 – June 2026 whilst enrolled at university.

The role requires appreciation of modern data science techniques.

Fluency in English is essential.

How to apply

Please note that you can only submit one application per recruitment year (Sep 2024 – August 2025) and that all applications must be submitted online.

To apply for a 2025 Industrial Placement position, candidates should be available for full time employment in July 2027. We accept applications for this programme from penultimate year students graduating in 2027.

Deadline dates & Visa sponsorship

Application Deadline: 1st December 2024

We recruit on a rolling basis and encourage applicants to apply early. Please note Nomura do accept and consider applications from overseas students from outside the UK and will provide support and assistance with the visa application process as best we can.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.