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Nomura Holdings Employee Reviews, Feedback, Testimonials

Financial ServicesTokyo, Japan10,001-50,000 employees
3.8
6 reviews

About Nomura Holdings

Nomura Holdings is a global financial services group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company operates across investment banking, securities, asset management and retail brokerage, delivering capital markets solutions, research and wealth managemen...

Detailed Employee Ratings

2.8
Work-Life Balance
3.5
Compensation
3.5
Company Culture
4
Career Growth
3.8
Job Security

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4.0
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Senior Software Engineer Review

TechnologyFull-timeHybrid
Aug 1, 2025

What I liked

Modern tech stack, supportive team and flexible hours. Good benefits and training budget for certifications.

Areas for improvement

Decision making can be slow because of compliance and global approvals, sometimes frustrating.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

Operations Manager Review

OperationsFull-timeHybrid
Jul 22, 2025

What I liked

Structured processes, stable environment and helpful colleagues. Good for learning about global operations.

Areas for improvement

A lot of bureaucracy, slow career progression and compensation is average for the market.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

Equity Research Associate Review

Equity ResearchFull-timeOn-site
Jun 5, 2025

What I liked

Smart colleagues and strong market access. Good on-the-job learning for sector coverage.

Areas for improvement

Long hours during earnings season and bonus variability. Recent management changes created uncertainty.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

Analyst Review

Investment BankingFull-timeHybrid
May 3, 2025

What I liked

Great training program and exposure to large M&A deals. Clear processes and senior teams willing to teach.

Areas for improvement

Very long hours during deal cycles and bonus structure can be conservative compared to US peers.

5.0
Verified Anonymous

Trader Review

Sales & TradingFull-timeOn-site
Mar 10, 2025

What I liked

Very meritocratic for front-office roles, strong comp and clear performance-based promotions. Fast-paced and exciting.

Areas for improvement

Stressful environment and long hours on trading days. Internal politics can be a downside.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

HR Business Partner Review

Human ResourcesFull-timeFlexible
Jan 15, 2025

What I liked

Global exposure, good benefits and learning resources. Lots of cross-border projects and development programs.

Areas for improvement

Change management moves slowly and many decisions are top-down which can be demotivating.

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