Nomura·Investment Banking Analyst

Nomura Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

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London, EnglandPosted Mar 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process started with an online test before I ever spoke to anyone.

It covered numerical and verbal reasoning, plus a situational judgment style component that checked how I handled workplace scenarios. After I passed, I moved into a first round interview that was about 30–45 minutes and felt very focused on motivation, with a few early competency questions.

From there, the next stage was more interview-heavy and moved fast. I ended up talking through a mix of fit and technical material—things like “tell me about yourself,” then valuation and deal-related topics such as accounting, valuation concepts, DCF, comps, and M&A. Brain teasers also came up at some

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