Not great - Product Controller NOMURA Employee Review

2.0
5 Jul 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good canteen. Decent social life

Cons

Lots of politics. Since work offshored, work in London wasn’t very interesting

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5.0
27 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good mentoring, manager was very nice team was fantastic

Cons

product coverage was not strong enough

3.0
28 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent deal exposure depending on your group. Recognizable name in certain markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific. Peers at the junior level are generally smart and hardworking.

Cons

Not a true bulge bracket, which shows in deal flow, brand recognition with clients, and exit opportunities compared to peers. Senior banker quality is inconsistent — some MDs are checked out or siloed. Culture can feel fragmented between the Japanese parent company and the Western business. Limited resources and support infrastructure compared to larger shops.

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