Nomura·Sales and Trading Analyst

Nomura Sales and Trading Analyst interview experience

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New York, NYPosted Mar 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first conversation was pretty standard for an investment banking-type screen: a recruiter-style call that focused heavily on fit and motivation.

I was asked questions that pulled at my background and why I was interested, and there was even a brain-teaser at the end. The overall vibe stayed calm and not overly intense, and it felt like they cared a lot about my tone and how I came across.

In one technical-leaning phone interview, we went through a few light technicals alongside behavioral questions. There was a moment where I had a brain-teaser to solve, and even though I felt like I was ready, the interviewer cut things short because they were running late.

The next interview that stood out to me was also fairly approachable, with

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