Nomura Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Nomura.
Nomura
Credit Analyst
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process has 4 rounds. First, there's an HR chat, then 3 rounds with the team. These team rounds involve technical and behavioral questions. Each round has two 30-minute 1-on-1 interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What metrics do you use to monitor credit risk exposure?
Nomura
Portfolio Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was one of the worst interview experiences I've had. It felt more like an interrogation by the Head of Department, who had low emotional intelligence. He was argumentative when I discussed personal topics, like why I left a job I had for a decade. He grilled me on the details of deals I'd managed. To top it off, he revealed he was actually looking to fill a different role, which my friends who work there, and who warned me about this specific department head's lack of people skills and his search for a different position, had mentioned. So, I was brought in under false pretenses, a complete waste of my time. While I wouldn't typically mind this if I had connected with someone, I definitely won't be seeking any professional collaboration with this person in the future.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain your reasons for leaving your prior role after 11 years?
- Could you elaborate on the investments you've made, detailing their structure and the type of deal?
- What opportunities do you identify?
Nomura
Portfolio Manager
Mid Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty standard interview process, like you'd expect at a Japanese bank. They mentioned that their salary budget is limited, which might not be super appealing to really experienced folks, though the pay itself is decent. I ended up talking with three managers.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Why are you interested in this role?
Nomura Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Nomura interview reports.
“Can you explain why the LGFV price has recently dropped?”
Read reports →“What metrics do you use to monitor credit risk exposure?”
Read reports →“What trends in the markets have you been observing?”
Read reports →“What market developments have caught your attention, and which trends have you been following?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on the investments you've made, detailing their structure and the type of deal?”
Read report →“Can you explain your reasons for leaving your prior role after 11 years?”
Read report →“What opportunities do you identify?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about an achievement you're proud of?”
Read report →“What is your experience with portfolio management?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Nomura interview reports.