Nomura Sales and Trading Analyst interview experience

I started with a phone interview, then moved into an assessment centre that ran about three hours. The assessment centre involved multiple interviews and also a case study component, so it wasn’t just a conversation.

Across the different rounds, the format stayed consistent: short, direct discussions and then evaluation through structured tasks. Each segment felt focused on a mix of behavioral signals and technical thinking, with enough case work to show how I handled information under time pressure.

Overall, it felt smooth, and the environment didn’t feel hostile or unpredictable. I didn’t